| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| intrinsic |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent. |
| mercurial |
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| suave |
polished and urbane. |
| syncopate |
in music, to make (a rhythm) more complex as by accenting beats that are not normally accented or employing rests where accented beats would be expected. |
| trajectory |
the actual or expected path of a moving object, especially the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. |
| uproarious |
causing loud or uncontrollable laughter; hilarious. |