| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| inquest |
a legal investigation, usually involving a jury, especially a coroner's investigation of a suspicious death. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |