| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| lineage1 |
descent from or the descendants of a common or particular ancestor or ancestry. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |