| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| conspirator |
a person who is involved in a plot with others to perform or a criminal or wrongful act. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| palpable |
easy to sense or perceive; obvious. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| progeny |
a descendant, or descendants collectively; offspring. |
| putrid |
of, concerning, or exhibiting rot or decomposition. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |