| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |