| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| restive |
unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |