| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| epigram |
a short, pithy, often paradoxical sentence. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| inferiority |
the fact or condition of being lesser in quality, worth, importance, rank, or position. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |