| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| striate |
to mark with stripes or furrows. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |
| verity |
the quality or condition of being true or real. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |