| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |