| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| congruity |
the state or fact of being similar in character or degree;correspondence or fit. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |