| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |