| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| pillage |
to openly and forcefully seize goods from, as during a war; plunder. |
| proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |