| abstruse |
difficult to comprehend or understand; esoteric; arcane. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |