| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| frivolous |
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |