| adept |
having great skill or ability. |
| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |