| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| perpetrate |
to commit or carry out (a crime, act of mischief, or the like). |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| uproarious |
causing loud or uncontrollable laughter; hilarious. |