| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |