Burlesque
noun, a variety show
Discordant
adjective, Disagreeing or incongruous
Wizened
adjective, Shriveled or wrinkled with age
Apostle
noun, a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause
Livid
adjective, (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm
Allure
noun, the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
Frenetic
adjective, Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
Prophetic
adjective, Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future
Acolyte
noun, a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession
Idyll
noun, an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene
Endow
verb, Provide with a quality, ability, or asset
Limpid
adjective, clear and accessible or melodious
Tome
noun, a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one
Tenet
noun, a principle or belief
Lachrymose
adjective, Inducing tears; sad
Ribald
Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way
Euphony
noun, the quality of being pleasing to the ear
Mire
verb, involve someone or something in (a difficult situation)
Altruism
noun, the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others
Lugubrious
adjective, Looking or sounding sad and dismal
Blowhard
noun, a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way
Cacophony
noun, a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Halcyon
adjective, Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Coterie
noun, a small group of people with shared interests or tastes
Maudlin
adjective, Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental