lit #1

banal

lacking in originality or freshness; trite.

bellicose

demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; warlike.

finesse

the ability to handle situations delicately and skillfully; refinement in performance or style.

glib

speaking or spoken with careless, smooth ease, but typically lacking deep thought, sincerity, or honesty

lampoon

a sharp, humorous piece of writing, art, or performance that mocks, ridicules, or criticizes a well-known person or institution to expose their flaws

lugubrious

extremely sad, gloomy, or mournful, often in a heavy or exaggerated way

nefarious

extremely wicked, villainous, or criminal in nature or intent

nemesis

a long-standing rival, an unbeatable enemy, or an inescapable agent of someone's downfall

pseudonym

a fictitious or fake name that someone uses instead of their real name

purloin

to steal or take something dishonestly, usually in a sneaky or secretive way

abject

something extremely bad, severe, miserable, or lacking all self-respect

admonish

to scold, warn, or advise someone about their behavior in a firm, earnest, but usually gentle way

commensurate

corresponding in size, amount, degree, or proportion to something else

distraught

extremely upset, worried, or agitated to the point where it is hard to think clearly

euphemism

a mild, indirect, or polite word or phrase used to replace a direct one that might be harsh, offensive, embarrassing, or unpleasant

nebulous

unclear, vague, or lacking a definite form

phlegmatic

having a calm, cool, and unemotional temperament that is not easily upset, excited, or angered

propriety

the quality of behaving in a way that is socially or morally acceptable, correct, and fitting

prosaic

dull, ordinary, or lacking imagination

revile

to criticize someone or something strongly using abusive, insulting, or scornful language