| apathy |
lack of interest or feeling. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| caustic |
bitingly critical. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| plausible |
seeming to be true or reasonable; credible. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |