culminate

(verb)

(def.) to reach a high point/end point.

(ex.) The rock song culminated the concert.

ulterior

(def.) secretive

(ex.) The coach said she cancelled the practice because of the weather, but her ulterior plan was to take a nap.

savoir faire

(noun)

(def.) evident sense of confidence/skill.

(ex.) I present a savoir faire in orchestra by knowing key signatures and musical history.

narcolepsy

(noun)

(def.) the disorder of suddenly falling asleep.

(ex.) Sleeping Beauty pricked her finger on the spindle and fell into a deep sleep.

nebulous

(adj.)

(def.) unclear.

(ex.) Without my contacts, my vision is nebulous.

(def.) choosing from a variety of sources.

(ex.) A good fashion designer has eclectic abilities.

(def.) mean-spirited.

(ex.) Although she may not show it, Mother Gothel is truly vindictive.

(def.) harmful.

(ex.) Mistletoe is noxious to other plants.

(def.) beginning.

(ex.) God's creation of the heavens and the Earth occurred in the universe's inception.

(def.) to lower yourself.

(ex.) In order to maintain peace between my parents and I, I very often have to grovel to settle arguments.