| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| aural2 |
of or relating to the ear or hearing. |
| caustic |
bitingly critical. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| tenet |
any belief, opinion, doctrine, or the like, that a person or especially an organization holds as being true. |
| utopia |
(often capitalized) an imagined or proposed place or society that is ideal, especially in its laws, ethics, and treatment of humanity. |