| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| banter |
joking, clever conversation. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| exodus |
the leaving of large numbers of people. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| vagrant |
one who lacks a permanent home and wanders from place to place; nomad; tramp. |