| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| ineluctable |
impossible to be avoided; inescapable. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |