| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| impudence |
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| petulance |
the state or quality of being easily or unreasonably irritated, impatient, or ill tempered. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| recast |
to rewrite, reconstruct, or conceive again in a different form. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |