clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
denude |
to strip bare; remove covering from. |
discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
referent |
anything in the real world or in the imagination that is symbolized or referred to by a word or other symbol. |
repulsion |
extreme distaste, disgust, or aversion. |
savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |