| A | B |
|---|
| delineate | to portray, sketch or describe in accurate detail |
| hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred |
| emend | to correct; to alter to serve a new purpose |
| figment | a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion |
| fiat | an arbitrary order or decree; a command |
| esoteric | intended for or understood by only a select few |
| acuity | sharpness of the mind or senses |
| garner | to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away |
| fecund | fruitful in offspring or vegetarian |
| enervate | to weaken; lessen the mental, mnoral or physical vigor of |
| depraved | brought to a state of evil and corruption |
| mundane | earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs |
| penchant | a strong attraction or inclination |
| ubiquitous | present or existing everywhere |
| reputed | according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance |
| malediction | a curse, expression of hatred and condemnation |
| overweening | conceited, presumptuous excessive |
| sophistry | reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy |
| nuance | a subtle or slight variaiton (in color, meaning, quality) delicate gradation or shade of difference |
| sumptuous | costly, rich, magnificent |
| ignominy | shame and disgrace |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
