| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| cloture |
in U.S. parliamentary procedure, a method of ending debate and causing an immediate vote on the matter being discussed. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |