| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| quadrant |
any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |