| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| delectable |
extremely pleasing to the taste; delicious. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |