| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| banter |
joking, clever conversation. |
| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| communicable |
capable of being spread or passed on; contagious. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |