| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| delectable |
extremely pleasing to the taste; delicious. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| fulcrum |
that which other things are contingent upon or built around; a pivotal point or agent. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| tentative |
not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |