adumbrate- Report or represent in outline
apotheosis- The highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
ascetic-Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
bauble-A small, showy trinket or decoration
beguile-Trick (someone) into doing something
burgeon- Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
complement-Add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves it; make perfect
contumacious-Stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
curmudgeon-A bad-tempered or surly person
didactic-Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
disingenuous- Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does
exculpate-Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing
faux pas- An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation
fulminate- Express vehement protest
fustian-Pompous or pretentious speech or writing
hauteur- disdainful pride
inhibit-Prevent or prohibit someone from doing something
jeremiad-A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes
opportunist-A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by principles or plans
unconscionable-Not right or reasonable
