| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| concourse |
a large open space, as in a railway station, where many people pass or gather. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| elongate |
to make longer; lengthen. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |
| zealous |
characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity. |