| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| evanescent |
tending to disappear like vapor; vanishing; fleeting. |
| girth |
the length around something. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| incense2 |
to make very angry. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| overweening |
particularly forward, vain, and self-promoting. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |