| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| dissonant |
not in harmony or agreement; discordant. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| impeccable |
flawless or blameless; perfect. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |