| fatuous |
smugly foolish or stupid. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| schism |
a division into factions with opposing beliefs, especially in a Christian church. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |