| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |