| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| alimony |
money that a court orders one member of a divorced couple to pay to the other. |
| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| beneficent |
tending to do good; kindly; charitable. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| debit |
an amount of money taken out of or owed on an account, or the record of that amount. |
| feral |
existing in a wild natural state; not domesticated. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |