| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| seclusion |
the act of isolating or hiding away, or the condition of being isolated in this way. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |
| vitality |
exuberance; energy; vigor. |