| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| transmute |
to change into another form, substance, state, or the like. |