| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| overweening |
particularly forward, vain, and self-promoting. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |