| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |