| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| stanza |
a group of related lines in a poem that make up one section within the poem. Stanzas often have a regular meter and rhyme pattern. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |