| asinine |
silly or willfully stupid. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| grandiloquent |
speaking or expressed in a pretentious, pompous, or excessively ornate fashion. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| jubilation |
a feeling of great joy, pride, and happiness; exultation. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |