| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| fad |
something that is liked by many people for a short amount of time. |
| hamper1 |
to get in the way of. |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| insomnia |
difficulty in getting to sleep. |
| intervention |
the act of interfering so as to prevent something from happening |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| philosophical |
of or pertaining to the nature and principles of knowledge, truth, existence, and moral and aesthetic values. |
| rebirth |
a major recurrence, as of a phenomenon; revival. |
| separation |
the act of dividing or keeping apart or the condition of being kept apart. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |