| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| culvert |
a man-made channel for drainage or the like that passes under a street or other thoroughfare. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
| restive |
unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |