exonerate
absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing
obtrusive
noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way
eulogy
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly
vanity
excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements
lotus-eater
a person who spends time indulging in pleasure and luxury rather than dealing with practical concerns
profundity
deep insight, great depth of knowledge or thought
edifice
a building, esp. a large, imposing one
casuistry
the use of clever but unsound reasoning, esp. in relation to moral questions
convalescence
recovering
hammock
a bed made of canvas or of rope mesh and suspended by cords at the ends, used as garden furniture or on board a ship
equanimity
mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, esp. in a difficult situation
felicity
intense happiness
feat
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
tremulous
shaking or quivering slightly
perpetuate
make continue indefinitely
vile
extremely unpleasant
depravity
moral corruption
repository
a place, building, or receptacle where things are or may be stored
tribute
an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration
limpid
completely clear
benevolent
well meaning and kindly
recalcitrant
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline
vouchsafe
give or grant something to someone in a gracious or condescending manner
liberality
the quality of giving or spending freely
aperture
an opening, hole, or gap
loquacious
talkative
fermentation
agitation; excitement
episcopacy
government of a church by bishops
demur
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance
