| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| mortify |
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| plausible |
seeming to be true or reasonable; credible. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |