| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| contemptible |
deserving of scorn or moral disgust; disgraceful; dishonorable. |
| emboss |
to decorate the surface of with a raised design. |
| glacial |
of, concerning, coming from, or marked by the presence of glaciers or other large ice masses. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| openhanded |
tending to give to others; generous. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| schism |
a division into factions with opposing beliefs, especially in a Christian church. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |