Eulogy
A speech given to someone who has died
Meritocracy
A system in which the talented are moved ahead based on their achievements
Incandescent
Producing bright light when heated
Pundit
A person who knows a lot about a particular subject
Mediocrity
The quality of something that isn't very good; the quality or state of being mediocre
Fundamental
Of or relating to the structure of something
Utilitarian
Greatest good for the greatest people
Estranged
To cause someone to be no longer friendly or close to another person or group; to cause someone to be no longer involved or connected with something
Empathetic
The feelings you share and understand between another person; to feel empathy
Conventionally
Used and accepted by most people
Impertinence
Rudeness or uncivil actions; showing a lack of respect
Whim
A sudden wish or desire
Inharmonious
Does not fit together; not being in an agreement or harmony
Querulous
Complaining in an annoyed way
Delirium
A mental state in which you are confused and not able to think or speak clearly; using because of a fever or some other illness
Debased
To lower the value of something
Grotesque
A distortion of the natural into the absurd or the ugly
Reproachful
Acting in a disapproving way
Conscientious
Very careful about what you're supposed to do; concerned with doing something right
Survellience
The act of carefully watching something; to detect or prevent something
Subvert
To secretly try to ruin a governmental system; to make something weaker or less effective
Oppression
Unjust or cruel exercise of power
Adversary
An enemy or opponent
Infringe
To do something that does not obey or follow the law or a rule
Substantiate
To prove the truth of something
Critic
One who expresses an opinion on any matter
Predilection
A natural liking for something
Ingratiating
Intended to gain someone's favor or approval
Dissembling
The act of hiding ones true feelings
Calumny
An untrue statement intended to hurt ones reputation
Inculcation
To cause something to be learned by repeating it again and again
Propitiation
To make someone pleased by giving them something wanted or desired
Licentious
Sexually immoral or offensive or unjust
Crucible
A difficult test or challenge
Goody
Usually a married woman of lowly stature
Incubi
An evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep; one that has sexual intentions on woman while their sleeping
Pallor
Paleness, he face of that is caused by illness
Amerliorate
To make something such as a problem less painful
Avidly
Done very eagerly
Base
Coming from low moral standards
Deference
A way of behaving that shows respect to someone or something
Theology
The study of religious faith through practice and experience
Quail
To shrink in fear and act cowardly
Gingerly
Very cautious or careful
Abomination
Something that causes discuss or hatred
Blasphemy
Great disrespect shown to God or something holy