| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| flaunt |
to display ostentatiously; show off. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| intrinsic |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |