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  1. emblem
    special design representing a quality, type, or group
  2. crest
    the top or extreme point of something
  3. diadem
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
  4. pennant
    a flag that usually tapers and is longer than it is wide
  5. apex
    the highest point of something
  6. ascension
    a movement upward
  7. heart and soul
    the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
  8. gist
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  9. opulence
    wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
  10. luxe
    elegant and sumptuous
  11. dish
    a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
  12. artisan
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  13. alpha
    the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
  14. secret
    not openly made known
  15. shroud
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  16. veil
    a garment that covers the head and face
  17. summit
    the top or extreme point of something
  18. pinnacle
    a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or a tower
  19. elevation
    distance of something above a reference point
  20. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
  21. aura
    distinctive but intangible quality around a person or thing
  22. 1
    the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
  23. first
    preceding all others in time or space or degree
  24. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  25. diva
    a distinguished female operatic singer
  26. celestial
    relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
  27. prima
    indicating the most important performer or role
  28. divinity
    a supernatural being who is worshipped
  29. mastery
    great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
  30. dominion
    control or power through legal authority
  31. stellar
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  32. vogue
    a current state of general acceptance and use
  33. couture
    high fashion designing and dressmaking
  34. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
  35. elan
    enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
  36. flair
    a natural talent
  37. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  38. joie de vivre
    a keen or exuberant enjoyment of life
  39. journeyman
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  40. artistry
    great skill, imagination, or creative ability
  41. optimum
    most desirable possible under a restriction
  42. hush
    become quiet or still; fall silent
  43. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  44. x
    the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
  45. strongbox
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables
  46. conundrum
    a difficult problem
Created on Tue Jan 27 00:19:53 EST 2009

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