| A | B |
|---|
| delineate | to portray, describe in accurate and vivid detail |
| hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred |
| emend | to correct, to alter to serve a new or different purpose |
| figment | a fabrication of the mind |
| fiat | an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness |
| esoteric` | intended for or understood by only a select few |
| acuity | sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses) |
| garner | to acquire as the result of effort |
| fecund | fruitful in offspring or vegetation, intellectually productive |
| enervated | to weaken, lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor |
| depraved | brought to a state of evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles |
| 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 |
| malediction | a curse, expression of hatred and condemnation |
| overweening | conceited, presumptuous, excessive |
| sophistry | reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound |
| nuance | a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality),shade of difference |
| sumptuous | costly, rich, magnificent |
| ignominy | shame and disgrace |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
