| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| celestial |
of or having to do with the sky or outer space. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| optic |
of or concerning the eye or the sense of sight. |
| palpable |
easy to sense or perceive; obvious. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |