| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| banter |
joking, clever conversation. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |