| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |