| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |