| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| posterior |
located behind or toward the back of something. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |