| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| congruity |
the state or fact of being similar in character or degree;correspondence or fit. |
| fervor |
strength, heatedness, or intensity of feeling; impassioned enthusiasm. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| recount |
to tell a history of events; relate; narrate. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |