Vocabulary #1
theme- the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts,
tone-the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, 
mood-a temporary state of mind or feeling.
diction-the choice and use of words and phrases in writing
syntax-the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences
syllogism-an instance in a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions

stupid -lacking intelligence or common sense.
adumbrate -foreshadow or symbolize, report or represent in outline
apotheosis -the highest point in the development of something;climax
ascetic -a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.
bauble -a small, showy trinket or decoration
beguile -charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
burgeon -begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
complement -a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
contumacious -stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
curmudgeon -a bad-tempered or surly person
didactic -intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
disingenuous -not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
exculpate -show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.
faux pas -an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.
fulminate -express vehement protest.
fustian -pompous or pretentious speech or writing
hauteur -haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride
inhibit -hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
jeremiad -hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
opportunist -a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans.
unconscionable-not right or reasonable.