| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
| mendacious |
untruthful. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| seclusion |
the act of isolating or hiding away, or the condition of being isolated in this way. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |