Epitome
Definition a perfect example of something
Usage Andrea is the epitome of a good student.
Perfection
Definition the state or condition of being perfect
2) the act of making something perfect or better : the act of perfecting something
3) something that cannot be improved : something that is perfect
Usage In his quest for physical perfection he spends hours in the gym.
Subterfuge
Definition a secret, usually dishonest, way of behaving
Usage Subterfuge ingenuity and most of all persistance are all necessary attributes for a successful spy.
Bombast
Definition Inflated or extravagant language, especially on unimportant subjects
Usage The lawyer told his client that he needed less bombast and more concrete evidence to win the case.
Quibble
Definition An utterly trivial distinction or objection
Usage Aside from the few hundred quibbles about the set the actors the story and the songs the critic loved the film.
Elevate
Definition to give someone or something a higher position or rank, often more important than they deserve
Usage elevated to the rank of colonel
Foment
Definition to create trouble or violence or make it worse
Usage The Google executive used Face book to foment rebellion.
Wacky
Definition funny or amusing in a slightly crazy way
Usage His Halloween costume is wacky.
Tardy
Definition slow to act, move, or happen
Usage He was the only student in the class who was never tardy to school.
Surfeit
Definition an amount that is too large
Usage We have a surfeit of canned goods at the homeless shelter.
Succor
Definition help that you give to someone who is suffering or having problems
Usage Asylum camps are built to provide succor to refugees.
Slipshod
Definition done without care
Usage He did a slipshod job.
Scrumptious
Definition tasting very good
Usage Jack adored his mothers cakes they were always scrumptious
Quagmire
Definition an area of soft wet ground | a difficult or dangerous situation
Usage Overnight rain had turned the grass airstrip into a quagmire.
Punctilious
Definition very careful to behave correctly or to perform your duties exactly as you should
Usage He was punctilious about being ready exactly on time.
