| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| connive |
to join secretly in a plot; conspire. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
| exude |
to emit or give off from, or as if from, the pores of the skin. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |