| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| decorous |
proper or formal with respect to behavior, manners, appearance, or the like. |
| duplicity |
deceitful speech or action. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| optic |
of or concerning the eye or the sense of sight. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| typify |
to be the representative example of. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |