| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| appose |
to place next to or side by side; juxtapose. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |