| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| misapprehension |
a failure to understand. |
| montage |
the technique of juxtaposing or superimposing images in a photograph or on motion picture film. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |