| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| depersonalize |
to cause to lose individual identity or characteristics. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| repulsion |
extreme distaste, disgust, or aversion. |
| trite |
ineffective or stale because of frequent repetition; commonplace; hackneyed. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |