| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |