Some Words
to put off, delay; to delegate to another
Defer
to make changes : do something in a new way; archaic : to effect a change in
Innovate
to make gestures especially when speaking
Gesticulate
to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
Brandish
extravagant exaggeration
Hyperbole
a dull heavy person; to throw, hit, or propel easily or in a high arc
Lob
One who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties
Acolyte
to evade or turn aside something
Parry
a division of a prison or hospital; to keep watch over; to turn aside, deflect
Ward
a code prescribing strict adherence to correct etiquette and precedence; an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
Protocol
one who spends or gives lavishly and foolishly; one who has returned after an absence; recklessly spendthrift
Prodigal
being a usually artificial and inferior substitute or imitation
Ersatz
profusely widespread; marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint
Rampant
past one's prime; behind the times
Passé
an illegal or questionable act or escapade; to leap or prance about in a playful manner
Caper
an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else; a person who knowing that a crime has been committed aids or shelters the offender with intent to defeat justice; aiding or contributing in a secondary way
Accessory
a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum especially : a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty
Prude
prevalent especially to an increasing degree; copiously supplied
Rife
an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion; not holding the faith of a given religion
Infidel
marked by rigor, strictness, or severity especially with regard to rule or standard marked by money scarcity and credit strictness
Stringent
characteristic of an isolated people especially; of, relating to, or constituting an island
Insular
vain and unnecessary show especially for the purpose of attracting attention
Ostentation
to absorb into the cultural tradition of a population or group; to make similar
Assimilate
of or relating to a church parish or local government
Parochial
one who is opposed to especially technological change
Luddite