| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| commend |
to speak of with praise for some act or service. |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| obstruct |
to block or clog. |
| predictable |
able to be foreseen or anticipated. |
| prohibit |
to not allow by law. |
| quirky |
characterized by oddities or peculiarities. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| replicate |
to repeat or duplicate. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| sincere |
genuine, true, and not pretended. |
| vague |
just barely visible or able to be perceived. |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. |