| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| 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. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |