| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| engender |
to create or give rise to. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |