| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |