| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| momentous |
very important. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| rarefy |
to make less dense. |
| rift |
a break in social relations, because of a difference of opinion, quarrel, or the like; breach. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| wean |
to cause to be free of a habit, activity, or the like, often by means of a distraction or substitute. |