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solipism
self centered/ egotistical , the theory that the one's thinking is the only true reality
hedonistic
pleasure-seeking; indulgent
sybarite
a person devoted to pleasure and luxury
Abasement
humiliation; degradation
capitulate
(v.) to end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel
fidelity
faithfulness; loyalty
indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
subterfuge
an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
derision
ridicule; mockery
lackadaisical
(adj.) lacking spirit or interest, halfhearted
elide
to leave out
hegemony
leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
subsume
to include, incorporate
malaise
a vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness
immemorial
going deep into the past before history, knowledge, or memory; primordial
utile
useful
accost
to approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way
entreaty
a plea, an earnest request
aggregate
gather; accumulate
halcyon
calm; pleasant
snits
a fit of irritation; a sulk.
piquant
a strong, stimulating taste
inure
to harden; accustom; become used to
brevity
briefness; short duration
acrimony
ill-natured, bitter hostility
deleterious
harmful, injurious
catatonic
characterized by a marked lack of movement, activity, or expression