| equinox |
either of the two times during the year when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's equator, occurring in March and September. During the equinox, day and night are both 12 hours long all over the world. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| infatuate |
to cause a foolish and irrational passion or attachment in (someone). |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| rabid |
extreme in opinion or action; fanatical. |
| recumbent |
lying down; reclining. |
| repugnance |
strong dislike, distaste, or aversion. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |