| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |
| vehement |
intensely emotional; impassioned; heated. |