| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| heretic |
a person who maintains unorthodox religious opinions or beliefs, especially a baptized Roman Catholic who dissents from official church doctrine. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |