| amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| striate |
to mark with stripes or furrows. |
| sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |