| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| flail |
to cause to move wildly. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| optic |
of or concerning the eye or the sense of sight. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| unvaried |
marked by a lack of diversity; never changing. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |