| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |