| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| foretaste |
a partial, advance experience or realization of something that will come or happen in the future. |
| gregarious |
fond of socializing with others; sociable. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |