Definitions
lacking brilliance or vitality; dull
What is lackluster
pleasure seeking; sensuality
What is hedonism
permanent; long-lasting
What is ad hoc
to pull up by the roots; exirpate
What is deracinate
The definition of this vocabulary word means a malicious satire
What is lampoon
signs that collectively characterizes or indicates a disease, a disorder, or abnormality
What is syndrome
cranky, testy, peevish, ornery, irascible
What is cantankerous
harsh, strident, grating
What is mellifluous
synonyms for this word are benevolence, solicitude, and fatherliness
What is paternalism
Synonyms for this vocabulary word are tact, finesse, suavity, and sophistication
What is savoir-faire
undue favoritism to, or excessive patronage of, one's relatives
What is nepotism
dissatisfied, disgruntled
What is malcontent
enormity, atrocity; felony
What is peccadillo
antonyms for this vocabulary word are paucity, dearth, scarcity, and shortage
What is plethora
The definition of this vocabulary word is an explanation or critical interpretation, especially of a text
What is exegesis
a departure from what is proper, right, expected, or normal
What is aberration
anticlimax; nadir; comedown
What is bathos
hors d'oeuvre; preliminary
What is piece de resistance
The definition of this vocabulary word is peevish or irritable; sickeningly unpleasant
What is bilious
The synonyms for this vocabulary word are happy-go-lucky & blase
What is insouciant
the determination of right and wrong in questions of conduct or conscience by the application of general ethical principles
What is casuistry
precursor; presage
What is harbinger
de jure, by right
What is de facto
Antonyms for this vocabulary word are prim, decorous, sedate, and seemly
What is saturnalian
Antonyms for this vocabulary word are purify, fortify, strengthen, and enhance
What is vitiate