| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |