| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |