| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |