| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| camaraderie |
friendship, good humor, and closeness among a group. |
| deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| grandiloquence |
speech that is pretentious, pompous, or excessively mannered. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |