| apogee |
the highest or farthest point. |
| congruity |
the state or fact of being similar in character or degree;correspondence or fit. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| deferential |
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |