| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| felicitous |
well-suited or apt; very appropriate. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| kinetic |
of, concerning, or caused by motion. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |