| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| indicate |
to show or point out. |
| indulgence |
the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire or appetite. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| maximize |
to increase or enlarge as much as possible. |
| obesity |
the condition of being exceedingly and unhealthily overweight. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. |
| prim |
correct and proper beyond what is needed. |
| productivity |
the capacity for manufacturing things or doing any work that yields measurable results. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| seduce |
to lead into a course of action not considered proper or moral; corrupt. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| tarry1 |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |