Vocab

theme-the subject of talk in a piece of writing or a person's thoughts
tone-the general character or attitude of a place or piece of writing
mood-a temporary state of mind or feeling
diction-the choice and use of words and phrases in writing
syntax-the arrangement of words or phrases to create a well-formed sentence

syllogism-an instance in a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn
stupid - lacking intelligence or common sense
adumbrate -foreshadow or symbolize
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 increases rapidly
complement- one or more words, phrases or clauses govn by a verb that complete the meaning of the predicate
contumacious -stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
curmudgeon -a bad tempered or surly person
didactic -intended to teach, particularly having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
disingenuous- not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that someone knows less about something  than one really does
exculpate -show or declare someone is not guilty of wrong doing
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 or manner, disdainful pride
inhibit -hinder, restrain or prevent
jeremiad- a long mournful complaint or lamentation, a list of woes  
opportunist -a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans
unconscionable-not right or reasonable