| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| jeremiad |
a long complaint about life or one's situation; lamentation. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |