| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |