| amenity |
(plural) social courtesies; agreeable manners; pleasantries. |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |