| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| delimit |
to define or mark the boundaries of; demarcate. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |