| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| irreparable |
impossible to repair, restore, or rectify. |
| mutation |
a sudden, apparently abnormal change or alteration in a genetically determined structure, as opposed to gradual evolutionary change. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |