| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| counterpart |
someone or something that is just like or similar to another. |
| elope |
to run away and marry in secret. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| exert |
to use or put into action; apply. |
| exotic |
from a foreign place. |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| inappropriate |
not right or proper for the time or place; not appropriate. |
| intellectual |
of or having to do with the intellect. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| skew |
to turn or go off at an angle; swerve. |
| thereby |
as a result of that; by that means. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |