| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| inelegant |
without taste, grace, or refinement. |
| insular |
closed to new ideas; narrow-minded. |
| interminable |
endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |