| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| meretricious |
appealing or attracting in a cheap, showy, or shallow way. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |