| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| incandescent |
giving off light as a result of being heated. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| progeny |
a descendant, or descendants collectively; offspring. |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| visceral |
stemming from instinct or intuition rather than the intellect. |