| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| plurality |
the largest proportion of votes in an election, especially when it is less than half the total, or the margin of votes separating the victor from the person who came second. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |
| truism |
a self-evident statement; platitude. |
| wince |
to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening. |