aural
of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
detritus
loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks
stemma
the descendants of one individual
cogitation
attentive consideration and meditation
ascendancy
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
epicure
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
collegial
characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues
