| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| inscrutable |
impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious. |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| ostracize |
to exclude or shun, by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| Spartan |
(usually lower case) characterised by simplicity and austerity. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |