| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| ethereal |
highly refined; unworldly. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |