| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| portal |
a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| satiate |
to glut or fill to excess; oversupply; surfeit. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| tangential |
barely connected to or touching a subject. |