| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| denounce |
to speak out against. |
| elope |
to run away and marry in secret. |
| ensemble |
a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. |
| evasive |
serving to allow one to avoid, escape, or fail to perform something. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| refinement |
an improvement, usually in the details of something. |
| sane |
sound; reasonable. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |