| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| rapacious |
capable of capturing and eating live prey; predacious. |
| travesty |
something so grotesque or inferior as to seem a parody. |