affluent |
having a lot of money; rich; wealthy. |
allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |
simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
titanic |
having enormous size, strength, or power; colossal; huge. |