| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| imperative |
very important; urgent. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
| wan |
very pale. |