| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| armistice |
an agreement by groups of people or countries at war to stop fighting; truce. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |
| wan |
very pale. |