| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| opulence |
the condition of being luxuriant and costly. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |