| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| rarefy |
to make less dense. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |