| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| obsession |
that which preoccupies one's mind or emotions excessively or abnormally. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |