| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| espouse |
to take up, hold, or commit oneself to (a cause, idea, or belief); embrace. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| rapacious |
capable of capturing and eating live prey; predacious. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |