sycophant

sycophant
a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

malignant

malignant
a desire to or one who is disposed to cause distress, harm, or suffering deliberately

artemisia

artemisia
any of several composite plants of the genus Artemisia, having aromatic foliage and small disk flowers, including the sagebrush, wormwood, and mugwort.

behoove

behoove
to be in want of; to have need of or use for, to require.

trebuchet

trebuchet
a medieval engine of war with a sling for hurling missiles

dietribe

dietribe
The cast of TV's "The Biggest Loser"

fete

fete
a festive celebration or entertainment