| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| clarification |
the act or process of making more clear or less confusing. |
| delve |
to make a careful, thoroughgoing search, as for information. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| mar |
to damage or spoil, especially on the surface or face, but not severely. |
| martyr |
a person who suffers or is killed for defending some belief or cause. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| plush |
a type of cloth having long, soft, thick fibers. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| sentiment |
a way of thinking or feeling about something. |
| skew |
to turn or go off at an angle; swerve. |
| spacious |
having plenty of space. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |