| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |