| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| maverick |
a person who thinks and behaves independently, especially one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |