| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| bombast |
boastful, pompous, or otherwise overblown utterances. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |