clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
inelegant |
without taste, grace, or refinement. |
inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |