| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |
| voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |