- Unadorned
adj. undecorated, plain
Though the dress was cheap and unadorned, it was by far her favorite one on the rack.
- Underscore
v. to emphasize or give additional weight to
This sentence seems to underscore the overall meaning of the passage.
- Scandalous
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one's reputation
The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.
