| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| impeccable |
flawless or blameless; perfect. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |