correlate
form an association or relationship between two concepts, ideas, or phenomena
theosophist
A student of the esoteric arts in the Western hermetic magical or symbolic tradition, specifically a follower or Mme. Blavatsky, who attempts to observe and understand the paranormal, supernatural, or cosmic aspects of reality that cannot be explained by conventional science
precipitous
steep and sharply slanted
widower
a married man whose wife has died
shewing
showing (alternate and archaic spelling)
bas-relief
a form of art in which images are raised or superimposed over a background of some flat surface, usually stone or clay
superficial
shallow, of the surface only
impostures
fakes or con games
cubism
a style of art (popularized by Pablo Picasso) in which more than one angular view of an object is presented at the same time
heiroglyphics
symbols used for writing (as in ancient Egypt)
rudimentary
basic, beginner, vestigial, or not completely useful
outré
outlandish, ridiculous, or eccentrically inappropriate
Cyclopean
of giant or imposing proportions, as in the one-eyed humanoid giant Cyclops from The Odyssey
latent
inactive, leftover, delayed, or still present a long time after the initiating event
incessant
without ending
diabolist
of or referring to a devil or infernal (evil) force
morass
sticky, impenetrable area, such as a bog or quicksand marsh, where progress is slow and difficult
noxious
inspiring nausea or illness
Bacchanal
riotous, drunken, or otherwise out-of-control celebration
plasticity
mutability or changeability, lack of permanent form
acrid
acidic or stinging to the eyes and mucous membranes
