| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |