| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |