| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |