| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |