| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |