| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |