| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |