| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |