| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| conciliatory |
tending to placate or reconcile. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |