| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |