| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| irrevocable |
impossible to take back, undo, or cancel. |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| satire |
a literary or dramatic work that ridicules or derides human vice or foolishness, usually through the use of parody or irony. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |