| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| ornamentation |
decoration; embellishment. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |