| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| 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. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |