| adept |
having great skill or ability. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| immutable |
not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| reverberation |
the continuation of a sound after the source of the sound has been cut off. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |