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adjective: The basic, plain, or bland.

noun: Someone or something that turns out to be inconsequential.

noun: 1. An abrupt and complete withdrawal, especially from an addiction. 2. A frank and direct expression of views. adjective: Abrupt and …

noun: A situation offering a lot of money or benefits for little work.

noun: 1. Fuss; confusion. 2. A stew of fruits and vegetables, and sometimes meat.

noun: Last week. adverb: During last week.

adjective: Happening inside a story.

noun: A description of or commentary on a work of visual art.

adjective: Having or derived from the name of a god.

noun: Discrimination based on height, especially the unfair treatment of people who are short.

noun: A carping critic.

noun: 1. A person with refined taste, especially in food or wine. 2. A person devoted to sensual pleasure.

noun: An actor. adjective: Relating to drama.

noun: Someone who is unrealistic, naive, chivalrous, idealistic, etc. to an absurd degree.

noun: The use of unscrupulous means, cunning, and deceit in pursuit of power, especially in politics.

adjective: Overly concerned with propriety or decorum, especially in matters of sex.

noun: Safecracker.

adjective: 1. Stylish in dress. 2. Small and active.

adjective: Honored, esteemed, or having high status.

adjective: 1. Sinful. 2. Violating a rule.

adjective: 1. Harmful. 2. Guilty.

verb tr.: To stain, blemish, or pollute. adjective: Stained, spotted, or impure.

adjective: 1. Involving an intervening agency; not direct or immediate. 2. Being in a middle position. verb tr., intr.: 1. To act …

noun: Skill or proficiency in a situation or a task.