| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| nuance |
a subtle quality or difference in tone, meaning, color, or the like; shade. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |