Adjective
silly and meaningless
Inane (adj)
Some films are so inane that the psychology of the characters makes absolutely no sense.
a destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects
Maelstrom
Little did the explorers know that as they turned the next bend of the calm river a vicious maelstrom would catch their boat.
To roll oneself indolently; to become or remain helpless
Wallow
My roommate can't get over her breakup with her boyfriend and now just wallows in self-pity.
Showing patience and humility; gentle.
Meekly
The good news is that this state of affairs is not being meekly accepted
skillful, dexterous
Adroit
The adroit thief could pick someone's pocket without attracting notice
deep, bitter resentment
Rancor
When Eileen challenged me to a fight, I could see the rancor in her eyes.
to demolish, level
Raze
The old tenement house was razed to make room for the large chain store.
Lacking energy or disinclined to exert effort; lethargic
Listlessly
A few court attaches sat listlessly at the front of the room.
shrewdness, perceptiveness
Perspicacity
The detective was too humble to acknowledge that his perspicacity was the reason for his professional success.
brotherhood, jovial unity
Camaraderie
Camaraderie among employees usually leads to success in business.
to move in waves
Undulate
As the storm began to brew, the placid ocean began to undulate to an increasing degree.
Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet.
Placidly
It hopped a couple of times, trying to escape, before settling down and sitting there placidly.
being out of correct chronological order
Anachronistic
In this book you're writing, you say that the Pyramids were built after the Titanic sank, which is anachronistic.
impudence, nerve, insolence
Effrontery
When I told my aunt that she was boring, my mother scolded me for my effrontery.
to abolish, usually by authority
Abrogate
The Bill of Rights assures that the government cannot abrogate our right to a free press.
Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; impassive
Stolidly
My companion lounged in his arm-chair with his usual listless expression, while Small sat stolidly opposite to him with his wooden leg cocked over his sound one.
having the tendency to spread throughout
Pervasive
Stepping off the plane in Havana, I recognized the pervasive odor of sugar cane fields on fire.
lofty, pompous language
Grandiloquence
The student thought her grandiloquence would make her sound smart, but neither the class nor the teacher bought it.
to party, celebrate
Carouse
We caroused all night after getting married.
Modest and reserved in manner or behavior.
Demurely
Kitty sat very demurely on her knee, pretending to watch the progress of the winding.