| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| impassioned |
full of strong emotion. |
| informant |
one who reports or confides what he or she knows to another; source. |
| inverse |
opposite or reversed in position, order, direction, nature, or effect. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |