tri·fling
s: ordinary, common
/ˈtrīf(ə)liNG/
sat·ire
adjective
/ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/
adjective: trifling
1. unimportant or trivial."a trifling
sum"
Synonyms: trivial, unimportant,
insignificant
eu·phor·ic
/yo͞oˈfôrik,yo͞oˈfärik/
adjective
1. characterized by or feeling intense
excitement and happiness."a
euphoric sense of freedom"
s: elated, happy
trite
/trīt/
noun
1. the use of humor, irony,
exaggeration, or ridicule to expose
and criticize people's stupidity or
vices, particularly in the context of
contemporary politics and other
topical issues."the crude satire
seems to be directed at the
fashionable protest singers of the
time”
s: mockery, ridicule
im·mo·late
/ˈiməˌlāt/
verb
1. kill or offer as a sacrifice,
especially by burning."Chinese kings
would immolate vast numbers of
animals”
adjective
s: offer, sacrifice
adjective: trite; comparative
adjective: triter; superlative
adjective: tritest
obeisant
1. (of a remark, opinion, or idea)
overused and consequently of little
import; lacking originality or
freshness."this point may now seem
obvious and trite”
1 : a movement of the body made in
token of respect or submission : bow
After making his obeisances he
approached the altar.
* a very light article of clothing.
s: bow, curtsy, allegiance
s: breeze, gentle wind
rud·dy
fla·grant
/ˈrədē/
/ˈflāɡrənt/
adjective
adjective
1. 1. (of a person's face) having a
healthy red color."a cheerful pipesmoking man of ruddy complexion"
1. (of something considered wrong
or immoral) conspicuously or
obviously offensive."a flagrant
violation of the law"
s: complete, total
s: blatant, glaring
zeph·yr
shrill
/ˈzefər/
/SHril/
noun
noun: zephyr; plural noun: zephyrs
1. 1. LITERARY
breeze.
3. 2.
a soft gentle
HISTORICAL
adjective
1. (of a voice or sound) high-pitched
and piercing."a shrill laugh"
s: screechy, squawky