| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| farce |
anything improbable, absurd, or empty of meaning; mockery; sham. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| unchallenged |
not or not having been questioned, disputed, or contested. |
| uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |