| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| confection |
a sweetened candy or fruit. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| felicity |
an instance or condition of great happiness; bliss. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| nullify |
to cause to have no value or consequence. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |