| affluent |
having a lot of money; rich; wealthy. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| simile |
a figure of speech in which two different things are compared by using the words "like" or "as." "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" is an example of a simile. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| utopia |
(often capitalized) an imagined or proposed place or society that is ideal, especially in its laws, ethics, and treatment of humanity. |