| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| meretricious |
appealing or attracting in a cheap, showy, or shallow way. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| quadrant |
any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |