| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| epicure |
a person who has cultivated tastes, as in food or wine; connoisseur. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| obscurantism |
a deliberate lack of clarity or directness of expression, as in certain styles of art or literature. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |