the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.

known or knowable only to a few people; secret; obscure; esoteric

attack or criticize the reputation or integrity of

a self-taught person

dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent

a scoundrel; an untrustworthy person.

by means of

an open-topped glass flask usually for wine or water

a masterpiece

tell (someone) repeatedly to do something

a priest or religious leader, especially a Christian or Muslim one

a conversation. a gathering for discussion of theological questions.

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way

a minor dispute or disagreement

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning.

physical weakness, especially as a result of illness

lacking vitality or interest

digressive from subject to subject;

a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.

conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.

seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations

a scene of uproar and disorder; a heated argument

(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)

bring to people's attention an unpleasant or embarrassing fact or incident that had been forgotten

a person's preference in a matter.

a burden or impediment

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. uncertain or questionable in nature.

the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement

(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial

a confused mixture

intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

an evil spirit or demon. a wicked or cruel person.

the action or habit of estimating something as worthless

indeed (often used ironically or to express surprise or indignation)

not having any serious purpose or value

a trench in the earth made by a plow

honor or entertain (someone) lavishly

an annoying person, especially one who provokes others into action by criticism; also, a fly that bites livestock

something unpleasant, dirty out of poor quality

the fear of long words

not honorable in character or purpose

lack of attention; heedlessness.

lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation; lack of self-restraint

the state of not being measured, counted, or clearly known

impossible to stop or prevent; (of a person) impossible to persuade by request or entreaty.

unbreakable; inviolable

tending to obstruct or harm

without a basic knowledge of mathematics and arithmetic

showing a causal lack of concern; indifferent

a tough outer protective layer, especially that of an animal or plant

extending or occurring between events. situated between things.

to persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

aiming or aimed at peace

unclouded; clear

a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief

(of language) expressing scorn or criticism

harsh criticism or censure.

in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety

(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

unqualified; absolute

expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something

expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something.

promote or make widely known (an idea or cause)

the place of origin or earliest known history of something

a boxer, especially a professional one

beauty

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

in the capacity of; as being

spread or branch out; grow and develop in complexity or range

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of

(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent

a thing which has survived from an earlier period or in a primitive form

relating to long words; or a person who uses long words

an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others;

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.

to moisten by sprinkling with water

showing the indifference to comfort or luxury associated with ancient Sparta

make a soft sucking sound such as that made by walking heavily through mud

persuasion as opposed to force or compulsion

direct energy or urges into useful activities

a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority

cloying sentimentality or flattery

vigorous or incisive in expression or style

a length of decorative drapery hung above a window to screen the curtain fittings; a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed in order to screen the structure or the space beneath it.

alter in appearance, especially by adding different colors; to make more diverse or varied

requiring only a small amount of moisture

thriving in a xeric environment