| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |