| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
| cohere |
to lump, hold, or stick together. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |