| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| preoccupy |
to absorb the entire time or attention of. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| rectitude |
moral or ethical propriety; uprightness. |
| renunciation |
the act or an instance of giving up or rejecting something, usually as a sacrifice; renouncing. |
| sensory |
of or pertaining to hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or touching. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |