cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
dissociate |
to sever a mental connection between; separate. |
earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
habitable |
capable of being lived in. |
harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
permeate |
to pass or diffuse through; penetrate. |
redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |