| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| dissonant |
not in harmony or agreement; discordant. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| insolvent |
incapable of paying debts or meeting liabilities; penniless; bankrupt. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |