| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| purge |
to free or rid (usually followed by "of" or "from"). |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |