| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| bigotry |
intolerance of any group or belief that is not one's own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |