| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| solipsism |
the self-centered habit of interpreting and judging all things exclusively according to one's own concepts of meaning and value. |