| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| biennial |
happening every second year. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |