| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |