| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| empirical |
based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| pernicious |
having a very harmful or fatal effect; injurious, deadly, or destructive. |
| posterior |
located behind or toward the back of something. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |