| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| commodious |
comfortably spacious; roomy. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |