occult
hints of a concealed presence
permeate
a stain that leaked through
bombastic
overdramatic, high-flown language
epitome
the model of what not to wear
ingratiate
a smile meant to flatter
inveigh
to rail against a harmless mistake
aplomb
a line delivered with ease
drivel
thought the idea to be hogwash
stringent
an imperative requirement
precipitate
to create a reaction