| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |