| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| anarchist |
a person who believes in, desires, or tries to realize a society or state without a government. |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| consequential |
coming after as an outcome or result. |
| depravity |
moral corruption; wickedness. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| distillation |
the process of heating a substance to produce a vapor, which is then cooled and condensed, in order to purify, concentrate, or extract components from the substance. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| preclude |
to prevent from happening by means of prior action or previously established condition. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |