| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| edict |
an order or decree proclaimed by a ruler or other of high authority. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| impassioned |
full of strong emotion. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| parameter |
any of a set of specifications or limits, the value or variations of which determine the form or behavior of something. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |