| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| veritable |
true; authentic; real. |