| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |