| ascendant |
moving upward; rising. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |