| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| glacial |
of, concerning, coming from, or marked by the presence of glaciers or other large ice masses. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
| impeccable |
flawless or blameless; perfect. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |