| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| surcingle |
a girth or belt that wraps around the body of a horse to secure a saddle, pack, or the like to its back. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |