| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |