| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| entreat |
to beg (someone) for something, or to beg (someone) to do something. |
| intelligentsia |
the elite class of highly learned people within a society, or those who consider themselves part of such a class. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |