| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| fulcrum |
that which other things are contingent upon or built around; a pivotal point or agent. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| jubilation |
a feeling of great joy, pride, and happiness; exultation. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |