CAPTIVATING
causing sustained interest
SUPERFICIAL
not deep; surface level
ELITIST
believes in rule only by the best in society
TRIBULATION
annoying or bad event
REPREHENSIBLE
deserving criticism
PERQUISITE
privilege, perk
AFFLICTION
state of great suffering
PIGEON-HOLED
small category
STATUS QUO
The existing state of affairs, esp. regarding social or political issues
REPERTORY
The performance of various plays, operas, or ballets by a company at regular short intervals.
CONFOUNDS
Cause surprise or confusion; ALSO, to prove that something is wrong
LIBELOUS
A lie that insults someone
REHASH
A reuse of old ideas or material without significant change or improvement.