| aesthete |
one who is or professes to be particularly attentive to and appreciative of beauty, especially in the arts. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| entrench |
to establish firmly and unchangeably. |
| exalt |
to honor or glorify. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |