illuminate
to help to clarify or explain
superficial
appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
conjure
call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, or to implore (someone) to do something
narcissistic
self centered with an exaggerated sense of importance in one's self, synonyms = egotistic, self-absorbed, self-serving
presumptuous
(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate, synonyms = brazen, overconfident, arrogant, egotistical
unprecedented
never done or known before, synonyms = unique, new, groundbreaking, unknown
self-exculpatory
the act or an instance of exculpating oneself; the act or an instance of clearing oneself from alleged fault or guilt, as always in these cases, the attempt at self-exculpation only makes the guilty party look even worse, trying to look innocent when it makes you look more guilty
municipal
relating to a city or town or its governing body
mimicked
to imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule
contemptuous
manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval
insatiable
(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy
acquiesced
to accept something reluctantly but without protest (past tense of acquise)
serene
calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
voyeuristic
deriving or relating to enjoyment from seeing the pain or distress of others
recalibrate
to mark with a standard scale of readings
undeterred
not discouraged or prevented from acting
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
absurdity
the quality or state of being absurd, ridiculous or wildly unreasonable
admirable
arousing or deserving respect or approval
precarious
when something is not secure and looks likely to fall or collapse
audacity
a rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence, willingness to take risks