| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| elegy |
a sorrowful or mournful poem or musical composition, especially a lament for the dead. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| paraphrase |
a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |