| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |