jaded (adj.)

wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)

lurid (adj.)

causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint

meritorious (adj.)

worthy, deserving recognition and praise

petulant (adj.)

peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset

prerogative (n.)

a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence

provincial (adj.)

(adj.) pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside

(n.) a person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony

simulate (v.)

to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of 

transcend (v.)

to rise above or beyond, exceed 

umbrage (n.)

shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion 

unctuous (adj.)

excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable