| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |