| acute |
sharp; severe. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| indulgence |
the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire or appetite. |
| isolation |
the act of setting apart, or the state of being set apart from other things or people. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| scenario |
a detailed outline or summary of a play, film, or book. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |
| speculate |
to make guesses or wonder about something (often followed by "on" or "about"). |
| splendor |
grandeur or magnificence. |
| stealth |
secretive, surreptitious, or covert movement or procedure; sneakiness; furtiveness. |