| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| labyrinthine |
complex and intricate to the point of being puzzling. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |