Propriety- the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
Prestige- widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Fundamental-forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. #2, affecting or relating to the essential nature of something or the crucial point about an issue.
Expense-the cost required for something; the money spent on something.
Hyperbole-exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Egocentric-thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered. (Egotistical means the same thing)
Facetious-treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
Kosher-
(of food, or premises in which food is sold, cooked, or eaten) satisfying the requirements of Jewish law.
Satire-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.
Hubris-excessive pride or self-confidence.
Condescending-having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
Xenophobia-dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
Bureaucracy-a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
