| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| disconsolate |
hopelessly unhappy; dejected. |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| stupefy |
to astound or bedazzle. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |