| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| entomology |
the science concerned with insects. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| implicit |
implied rather than directly stated. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| repugnance |
strong dislike, distaste, or aversion. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| tome |
a large thick book, often one of a multivolume scholarly work. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |