| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| putrefaction |
the act or process of rotting or decomposing. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |