| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| solipsism |
the self-centered habit of interpreting and judging all things exclusively according to one's own concepts of meaning and value. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |