| criminality |
the condition or fact of being against the law; illegality. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |