oaf = stupid awkward person; CF. elf
voyeur = Peeping Tom; person who derives sexual gratification
from observing the sexual acts of others
docile = obedient; easily managed; submissive
vitiate = spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt
Morally

dys- = abnormal; impaired
cornice = projecting molding on building (usually above
columns or pillars);
alchemy = medieval chemistry
temper = moderate; make less severe; tone down or restrain;
toughen (steel) as by alternate heating and cooling
nefarious = very wicked
mutilate = maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an
essential part
infernal = pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of
fiery heat or destruction
inflated = exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or
gas)
polyglot = speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex.
polyglot person/society; N.
hail = frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
bent = determined; Ex. bent on advancing in the business;
N: natural talent or inclination
vindictive = disposed to revenge; vengeful; out for revenge;
spiteful; intended to cause harm; malicious; Ex.
vindictive streak
perfunctory = done routinely and with little care; superficial;
not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm;
Ex. perfunctory kiss
facade(fa¸cade) = front or face (of building); superficial or
false appearance
bawdy = indecent; obscene; about sex in a rude funny
way; CF. bawd