clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
edifice |
a building, especially a large or impressive structure. |
harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |
turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |