| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| affluence |
material wealth. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| stupor |
a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor. |