| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| maverick |
a person who thinks and behaves independently, especially one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |