| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| carnage |
the mass killing of people; slaughter. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |