vitiate \VISH-ee-ayt\ (transitive verb) - 1 : To make faulty or imperfect; to render defective; to impair; as, "exaggeration vitiates a style of writing." 2 : To corrupt morally; to debase. 3 : To render ineffective; as, "...Read More

bombast \BOM-bast\ (noun) - Pompous or pretentious speech or writing.

"He especially loved pro wrestling shows, where he learned the importance of bombast , and how to immobilize a larger opponent." -- John Brady, 'Bad ...Read More

disconsolate \dis-KON-suh-lut\ (adjective) - 1 : Being beyond consolation; deeply dejected and dispirited; hopelessly sad; filled with grief; as, "a bereaved and disconsolate parent." 2 ": Inspiring dejection; saddening; ...Read More

furtive \FUR-tiv\ (adjective) - 1 : Done by stealth; surreptitious; secret; as, a furtive look. 2 : Expressive of stealth; sly; shifty; sneaky. 3 : Stolen; obtained by stealth. 4 : Given to stealing; thievish; pilfering.

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delectation \dee-lek-TAY-shun\ (noun) - Great pleasure; delight, enjoyment.

"Even after the buffet had evolved into the more functional sideboard in the 18th century, lavish arrangements of silver and porcelain continued ...Read More

credulous \KREJ-uh-lus\ (adjective) - 1 : Ready or inclined to believe on slight or uncertain evidence. 2 : Based on or proceeding from a disposition to believe too readily.

"Credulous monarchs were easy game for the ...Read More