| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| typify |
to be the representative example of. |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |