| Term | Definition |
|---|
| acuity | (n.) sharpness [particularly of mind or senses] |
| delineate | (v.) to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially |
| depraved | (adj.) marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles |
| enervate | (v.) to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring |
| esoteric | (adj.) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret |
| fecund | (adj.) fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive |
| fiat | (n.) an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
| figment | (n.) a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
| garner | (v.) to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use |
| hallow | (v.) to set apart as holy or scared, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere |
| idiosyncrasy | (n.) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
| ignominy | (n.) shame and disgrace |
| mundane | (adj.) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary |
| nuance | (n.) a subtle or slight variation [as in color, meaning, quality], delicate gradation or shade or difference |
| overweening | (adj.) conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate |
| penchant | (n.) a strong attraction or inclination |
| reputed | (adj.) according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; (part.) alleged |
| sophistry | (n.) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy |
| sumptuous | (adj.) costly, rich, magnificent |
| ubiquitous | (adj.) present or existing everywhere |
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