| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| peripheral |
related but not essential. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |