| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. |
| criticize |
to judge what is good or bad in. |
| exasperate |
to bother or annoy to the point of causing anger. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| gale |
a strong wind of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. |
| harmony |
being in agreement; unity. |
| inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. |
| kinship |
the state or fact of being a relative or relatives, especially by birth. |
| prolific |
producing young or new growth in abundance; fertile. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| variable |
something that can change or that has no fixed value. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |