| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| corrugate |
to shape or bend or become shaped or bent into parallel, wavelike ridges and grooves. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |