| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| effervescence |
high spirits; excitement; liveliness. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| idealist |
a person with high or noble principles, goals, or codes of action. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |