Materialist
A philosophical theory that states matter is the only reality.
Expurgate
To remove erroneous, vulgar, obscene, objectionable materials from a book
Puerile
Immature, juvenile, childish
Jargon
Meaningless talk
In medias res
In the middle of things (how this book begins)
Coterie
Small, select group of people who associate with one another frequently
innocuous
Having no adverse effects; harmless. Not likely to offend strong emotion.
Concomitants
One that occurs or exists concurrently with another.
Redolent
Emitting an odor or reminiscent
Acquiesce
To consent or comply passively or without protest.
Roister
To behave in a blustering manner; swagger
Eradicate
To get rid of; eliminate.
Vainglory
Excessive pride in one's accomplishments
Determinate
Precisely limited or defined
Philology
Literary study or classical scholarship
Scruples
An uneasy feeling arising from your conscience
Unmitigated
Not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity
Disinterested
Having lost interest, free of bias and self interest.
Tete-a-tete
A private conversation between two persons, without the intrusion of a third person.
Hedonist
The pursuit of pleasure
Nominal
In name only.