| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| distillation |
the process of heating a substance to produce a vapor, which is then cooled and condensed, in order to purify, concentrate, or extract components from the substance. |
| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| folio |
a large sheet of paper that has been folded once to form two leaves or four pages of a book or manuscript. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |