| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| candor |
the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression. |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |