| deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |