nihilist: one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless

Ostentatious - characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others

Panacea -a remedy for all ills or difficulties, a Cure-All. 

The law will improve the lives of local farmers, but it is no panacea.

qabalistic - 

having a secret or hidden meaning; "cabalistic symbol

Retrocede - to go back, recede. To cede back something, like...territory.

sinecure: a well-paying job or office that requires little or no work

Tyro - a beginner in learning, a novice.

Ubiquitous: existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent:

victuals :food; provisions

weltanschauung

A German word meaning world view, used to mean someone’s philosophy of life.

xerophilic - the trait/attribute of organisms that prefer really dry habitats 

Zwieback - a rusk or cracker made by baking a small loaf and then toasting slices until they are dry and crisp.


Just in time for Valentine's Day 

amorettoa cherub or spirit of love

beatitude: blessedness; state of great happiness

commensurate equal in extent; of the same size
"salary will be commensurate with experience"