| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |