| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |