| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| audacity |
courage or boldness often combined with daring or recklessness. |
| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| pictorial |
pertaining to, made of, or containing drawings, paintings, or photographs. |
| prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| totality |
the state or quality of being total. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |