| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| 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. |
| stately |
dignified. |