| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| topography |
the shape of the earth's surface across an area or region. The topography of an area includes the size and location of hills and dips in the land. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |