| blemish |
to damage or spoil the perfection of. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| import |
something that is brought in from another country and usually sold as merchandise. |
| indulgence |
the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire or appetite. |
| maintain |
to continue; keep in existence. |
| monotonous |
not interesting because of having to do the same thing over and over. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| unstable |
likely to change suddenly. |
| via |
traveling through; by way of. |