| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |