a state of being temporarily inactive, suspended or set aside
What is abeyance
100
dazzling or conspicuous success or acclaim; great brilliance
What is eclat
100
to cater to or provide satisfaction for the low tastes or vices of others; a person who does this
What is pander
200
unpleasently wet or damp
What is dank
200
to yeild or submit tamely or submissively
What is truckle
200
keeness of insight; quickness or accuracy of judgement
What is acumen
200
actually existing or in effect; in reality, actually
What is de facto
200
to sorrupt morally, seduce; an act or occazion of dissipation or vice
What is debauch
300
highly elaborate or ornate; vividly colored; strikingly brilliant or bold
What is flamboyant
300
to kill as a sacrifice
What is immolate
300
the period of greatest power
What is heyday
300
principal dish of a meal; the principle event, incident, or item; an outstanding accomplishment
What is peice de resistance
300
a member of the ruling class, a person of high or noble rank or of prominent social standing; belonging to, befitting, or characteristic of such a person
What is patrician
400
undue favoritism to or excessive patronage of one's relatives
What is nepotism
400
to send or order back
What is remand
400
an extra or unexpected gift or gratuity
What is lagniappe
400
someone whose welfare, training or career os under the patronage of an influential person
What is protege
400
a malicious satire, or to satirize, ridicule
What is lampoon
500
flowing sweetly or smoothly; honeyed
What is mellifluous
500
to hide or disguise one's true feelings
What is dissimulate
500
an agent or force inflicting vengeance or punishment; retribution itself; an unbeatable rival
What is nemesis
500
a minor sin or offense; a trifling fault or shortcoming