| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| arduous |
entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. |
| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| interminable |
endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |