| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| chimerical |
existing only in the mind; fanciful. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| recurrence |
an act or instance of happening or appearing again or repeatedly. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |