| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |