vocab

abyss

is a bottomless hole or a vast expanse of depth. Antonym: summit.

acrid

strong, unpleasant taste or smell that is often sharp or biting. Antonym: pleasant.

acuity

refers to sharpness of perception, especially in terms of vision or understanding. Antonym: dullness.

baleful

a harmful or destructive effect; deadly. Antonym: benevolent.

catharsis

a purification or purging of emotions that brings about spiritual renewal

dogma

a system of beliefs or principles

edifice

a very large building

enumerate

to count one by one

grate

to cause irritation

inertia

resistance to motion or action

inordinate

exceeding reasonable limits, excessive

luminous

shining, full of light

maudlin

overly sentimental

novice

a beginner

pique

resentment, irritation

propensity

preference, natural inclination

purse

to pucker or to tighten one's lips

refute

to disprove, to show as erroneous

remuneration

the act of paying for a service, loss or expense

soothsayer

a person who is able to predict the future; seer

supple

easily bent, elastic, pliable

travail

difficult labor

understate

to show restraint or lack of emphasis

vibrant

full of life