| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |