| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| 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. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |