Adumbrate (v.) to represent in outline.
Apotheosis (n.) an exalted or glorified example.
Ascetic (adj.) strict, spiritual discipline.
Bauble (n.) a small, showy ornament of little value; a trinket.
Beguile (v.) to charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive manner. To trick someone into doing something.
Burgeon (v.) to grow or increase rapidly; to flourish.
Complement (n.) a thing that completes or brings to perfection. (v.) to add to something to improve it or make better.
Contumacious (adj.) stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
Curmudgeon (n.) a bad-tempered or surly person.
Didactic (adj.) intended to teach and convey information or instructions.
Disingenuous (adj.) not candid or sincere, typically by pretending to know less than what is actually known.
Exculpate (v.) to show or declare that someone is innocent of wrongdoings.
Faux pas (n.) a social blunder or indiscretion.
Fulminate (v.) express vehement protest; to develop a disease suddenly and severely.
Fustian (n.) a strong cotton and linen fabric; high flown or affected writing or speech .
Hauteur (n.) haughty manner or spirit; arrogance.
Inhibit (v.) hinder, restrain, or prevent. To prevent or prohibit someone from doing something.
Jeremiad (n.) a prolonged lamentation or complain (a work of literature)
Opportunist (n.) One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard to for principle or consequences.
Unconscionable (adj) not right or reasonable; unreasonably excessive
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