| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| stratify |
to assign categories or create divisions within (a society) according to a hierarchy of social or economic classes. |
| superfluous |
being beyond a sufficient amount; excessive. |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |