| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| laborious |
requiring considerable effort or perseverance. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| recurrence |
an act or instance of happening or appearing again or repeatedly. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |