| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| distillation |
the process of heating a substance to produce a vapor, which is then cooled and condensed, in order to purify, concentrate, or extract components from the substance. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| legacy |
money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| montage |
the technique of juxtaposing or superimposing images in a photograph or on motion picture film. |
| pragmatic |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |