| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| harbinger |
someone or something that signals or foreshadows a later arrival or occurrence; herald; forerunner. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| quadrant |
any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |