| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| simile |
a figure of speech in which two different things are compared by using the words "like" or "as." "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" is an example of a simile. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| unintelligible |
not able to be understood, as spoken or written language. |