| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |