| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| trabeated |
using horizontal beams or lintels as supports instead of arches. |