| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| customary |
usual, habitual, or traditional. |
| dwell |
to think, write, or speak about over and over again for a long time (often followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| embrace |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug. |
| jaunt |
a short trip made for fun and pleasure. |
| notable |
worthy of special attention; remarkable. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| portent |
a sign of something important, and often disastrous, that is about to occur; omen. |
| solitude |
the condition of living or being by oneself. |
| underlie |
to be the foundation or basis of. |
| unnecessary |
not needed or required. |