stuporA state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.
sextantA navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.
SapphoA female given name in Ancient Greek, Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ), notably borne by ancient Greek poet Sappho of Lesbos (c. 612 BCE – c. 570 BCE.
viburnumAny of many shrubs and trees, of the genus Viburnum, native to the Northern Hemisphere that have showy clusters of flowers.
FamaThe Roman equivalent of the Greek Pheme, a personification of fame and renown.
reciprocateTo exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
quiaRelating to the belief that the Book of Concord is authoritative because it faithfully describes the Christian faith as revealed in the Bible.
passimUsed in citations to indicate that something, as a word, phrase, or idea, is to be found at many places throughout the work cited; here and there, throughout.
antaA kind of pier that terminates the walls of the naos, a kind of post or pillar on either side of a doorway or entrance of a Greek temple.
humusA large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
interrogatorOne who interrogates; a person who asks questions, especially one who is adversarial.
viragoA woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
palesThe deity of shepherds, flocks and livestock in Roman mythology.
inoculumThe active material used in an inoculation; an inoculant (i.e., a material or a dose thereof).
HippocratesA transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἱπποκράτης (Hippokrátēs), notably borne by Hippocrates of Cos, an Ancient Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine".
incredulousSkeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe.
lubricateTo make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.
AristotelianA proponent of the philosophical or logical theories of Aristotle.
ricinAn extremely toxic lectin extracted from the castor bean.
magisterMaster; sir: a title used in the Middle Ages, given to a person in authority, or to one having a licence from a university to teach philosophy and the liberal arts.
prescientExhibiting or possessing prescience: having knowledge of, or seemingly able to correctly predict, events before they take place.
homericResembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer.
circumflexA diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.
diffusiveThat is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people.
ScyllaA dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirlpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily. The passage between Scylla and Charybdis was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying between Scylla and Charybdis signifies a great peril on either hand.
ileumThe last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
inflictionThe act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.
fugitthe optimal date to exercise an American option (or a Bermudan option)
occultationAn astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object is hidden by another celestial object that passes between it and the observer when the nearer object appears larger and completely hides the more distant object.
MagnificatThe liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth.