| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| impassable |
impossible to go past, through, over, or around. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| odoriferous |
having or spreading a scent, especially a pleasant or fragrant one. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |