| Term | Definition |
|---|
| buffoon | (n)1.a ludicrous figure; clown 2. a rude or vulgar fool |
| gravitate | (v)1. to move toward something 2.to be drawn or attracted especially by natural inclination |
| sage | (adj)1. wise through reflection and experience (n)2.one distinguished for wisdom and sound judgment |
| ruse | (n)1. a wily trick 2.a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture |
| flout | 1. to treat with contemptuous regard (v tr) 2.to indulge in scornful behavior (v int) |
| precocious | (adj)1. exceptionally early in development or occurrence 2.exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age |
| threshold | (n)the plank, stone, or piece of timber that lies under a door 2.the place or point of entering or beginning 3.the point at which an effect begins to be produced |
| spurn | (v)to tread sharply or heavily on 2.to reject with disdain or contempt; scorn |
| cunning | (adj)1. dexterous or crafty in the use of skill or knowledge 2.characterized by wiliness or trickery 3.dexterous skill and subtlety |
| frippery | (n)1. something showy, frivolous or non-essential; ostentation 2. an elegant or showy garment; finery |
| repel | (v)`1. to drive back, repulse 2.to turn away or reject 3.to cause aversion in; disgust |
| astute | (adj)1. having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity |
| shrine | (n)1. a container for sacred relics 2.a site or object revered for its associations 3.a place in which devotion is paid to a saint or deity |
| recoil | (v)1. to shrink back physically or emotionally 2. to spring back to or as if to a starting point; rebound 3.to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust |
| insidious | (adj)1. awaiting a chance to entrap; treacherous 2.harmful but enticing 3.having a subtle effect |
| pillory | (n)(v)1. a device formerly used to punishing offenders (the stocks) 2. a mean for exposing one to public scorn 3. to expose to public contempt, ridicule or scorn |
| flaunt | (v)to1. display oneself to public notice 2. to display ostentatiously or impudently |
| genteel | (adj)1.having an aristocratic quality or favor 2. maintaining the appearance of superiors social status |
| larder | (n)1. a place where food is stored, pantry 2. a supply of food |
| deface | (v)1. to deliberately cause damage of another property 2. to mar the appearance of |
| forthright | (adj)1. going straight to point clearly and firmly 2. free in expressing one's opinions and feelings |
| luminary | (adj)1. a person of prominence or brilliant achievement 2.a body that gives light |
| beguile | (v)1. to lead deception 2. hoodwink 3. to attract or delight |
| compelling | (adj)1. forceful 2. demanding attention 3. convincing |
| tycoon | (n)1.a top leader 2. a business person of exceptional wealth and power |
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