| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |