| accusation |
a statement that another person is guilty of a crime or error. |
| crave |
to need or desire very much. |
| delirium |
a temporary state of mental disturbance sometimes caused by high fever, shock, or intoxication, and characterized by confusion, hallucinations, delusions, disturbed speech, and the like. |
| ethnic |
of or relating to a group of people who share the same culture, race, or nationality. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| foremost |
first or most important; leading. |
| indulgence |
the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire or appetite. |
| lax |
not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient. |
| motherly |
of or like a female parent. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. |
| persuasive |
having the ability to cause another to do or believe something. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| swoon |
to lose consciousness; faint. |