| beguile |
to deceive or cheat by using guile. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| compatriot |
a fellow citizen. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| insidious |
dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |