| aleatory |
pertaining to or depending on luck, chance, or contingency. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| demotic |
of or relating to the common people; popular. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| ineluctable |
impossible to be avoided; inescapable. |
| intelligentsia |
the elite class of highly learned people within a society, or those who consider themselves part of such a class. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |