| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |