| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| insensible |
without normal sensations; unconscious. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| placate |
to calm down and make less angry, especially by appeasement; conciliate; pacify. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |