| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |