| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| aural2 |
of or relating to the ear or hearing. |
| expurgate |
to remove from a book or the like material considered to be offensive or erroneous prior to publication. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| fatuous |
smugly foolish or stupid. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| petite |
of a girl or woman, short and slender. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |