| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| dispensary |
a room in an institution, such as a hospital, in which medical supplies are kept and given out. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| liquidate |
to pay off or settle (a debt or the like). |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| rudimentary |
of or pertaining to the basic or first principles; elementary. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |