intrinsic (adj.) - of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent

antiquity (n) - the quality of being old or ancient; considerable age

conflagration (n) - a large destructive fire

caprice (n) - an impulsive change of mind

orthography (n) - the art or study of correct spelling according to established usage

colloquialism (n) - a colloquial expression

colloquial (adj.) - characteristic of or appropriate to the spoken language or to writing that seeks the effect of speech; informal

usurp (v) - to seize and hold (the power or rights of another, for example) by force or without legal authority

pragmatic (adj.) - dealing or concerned with facts or actual occurrences; practical
polemic (n) - a controversial argument, especially one refuting or attacking a specific opinion or doctrine

alacrity (n) - cheerful willingness; eagerness