| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| fusion |
the act of fusing or joining together. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| laborious |
requiring considerable effort or perseverance. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |