| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |