| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |