| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| decorous |
proper or formal with respect to behavior, manners, appearance, or the like. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
| frolicsome |
full of high spirits, gaiety, or merriment; playful. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| stratify |
to assign categories or create divisions within (a society) according to a hierarchy of social or economic classes. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |