| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |