condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
entity |
anything that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living; thing or being. |
exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |