| apogee |
the highest or farthest point. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| dictum |
a formal or official pronouncement or declaration. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| secrete |
to produce a fluid or other substance and release it into or out of the body. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |