| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| unfeigned |
not pretended or false; genuine; sincere. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |