| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |