| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| fervor |
strength, heatedness, or intensity of feeling; impassioned enthusiasm. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |