| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| beguile |
to deceive or cheat by using guile. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |