Chapter 5
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239082204 | Acuity | sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses) | |
239082205 | Delineate | to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially | |
239082206 | Depraved | marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles | |
239082207 | Enervate | to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring | |
239082208 | Esoteric | intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret | |
239082209 | Fecund | fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive | |
239082210 | Fiat | an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness | |
239082211 | Figment | (n.) a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion | |
239082212 | Garner | to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use | |
239082213 | Hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere | |
239082214 | Idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify | |
239082215 | Ignominy | shame and disgrace | |
239082216 | Mundane | earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary | |
239082217 | Nuance | a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference | |
239082218 | Overweening | conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate | |
239082219 | Penchant | a strong attraction or inclination | |
239082220 | Reputed | according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; alleged | |
239082221 | Sophistry | reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy | |
239082222 | Sumptuous | costly, rich, magnificent | |
239082223 | Ubiquitous | present or existing everywhere |