| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| emboss |
to decorate the surface of with a raised design. |
| frenetic |
frantic; frenzied. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| pestilence |
an epidemic, usually deadly, disease; plague. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |