| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| duplicity |
deceitful speech or action. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |