| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| lewd |
characterized by vulgarity or offensively explicit sexual references; bawdy. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| obsession |
that which preoccupies one's mind or emotions excessively or abnormally. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| uproarious |
causing loud or uncontrollable laughter; hilarious. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |