| admonish |
to warn or caution. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| infallible |
incapable of error. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| stupefy |
to astound or bedazzle. |