| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |