| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |