cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
paraphrase |
a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify. |
perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
subside |
to become less; decrease. |
venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |