| calamity |
an event causing great harm, pain, or destruction; disaster. |
| console1 |
to give comfort in time of loss or suffering; make less sad. |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. |
| disposition |
a person's usual mood or attitude. |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| intellectual |
of or having to do with the intellect. |
| interval |
the period of time between two events or situations. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| reform |
the changing of wrong or bad conditions to make them better. |
| stimulate |
to bring about to activity or action. |