| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| pestilence |
an epidemic, usually deadly, disease; plague. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| stupefy |
to astound or bedazzle. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| uproarious |
causing loud or uncontrollable laughter; hilarious. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |