| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| expurgate |
to remove from a book or the like material considered to be offensive or erroneous prior to publication. |
| grandiose |
pretentious or pompous. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |