| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| consequential |
coming after as an outcome or result. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| entomology |
the science concerned with insects. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |