| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| 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. |
| emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
| fulcrum |
that which other things are contingent upon or built around; a pivotal point or agent. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| habitable |
capable of being lived in. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |