| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |