| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| enmity |
the mutual feeling of enemies toward each other; hatred; hostility; antagonism. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| irrefutable |
impossible to disprove; indisputable. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |