| adulteration |
the act or process of making worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |