| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| ascendant |
moving upward; rising. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| exhort |
to advise, urge, or incite with great seriousness. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |