distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. |
faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
ferocity |
the quality or state of being cruelly savage or fierce. |
hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
innumerable |
very many. |
limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
mendacious |
untruthful. |
myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
recommence |
to begin or start again. |
reminiscence |
something that is remembered; memory or impression. |
short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
veracity |
conformance to fact; accuracy; truth. |