| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| ostracize |
to exclude or shun, by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |