| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |