| chaste |
not having committed fornication or adultery. |
| condolence |
sympathy with a grieving or suffering person. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| inherent |
existing in or belonging to something as an essential or inborn part of its nature; innate; intrinsic. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |