| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| indispose |
to cause unwillingness or disinclination in; make averse. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| verisimilitude |
the appearance or semblance of truth or reality. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |