| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |