| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| backwater |
any place that is seen as primitive, unchanging, or stagnant. |
| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |