| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| conduction |
the transmission or transfer, as of heat, electrical charges, or nervous impulses, through a medium. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |