| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |