| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| decorative |
adding to how attractive a thing is visually. |
| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| envious |
showing or feeling desire for what another has. |
| expectation |
the act of waiting for or looking forward to. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| lurid |
sensational; shocking or dramatic. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| maximize |
to increase or enlarge as much as possible. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| regional |
of or relating to a particular geographical area. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| thunderous |
producing a sound of or like thunder. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |