| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| goad |
something that spurs a person to action; stimulus. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |