| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |