| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| felon1 |
a person who has committed a serious crime, such as murder, rape, or burglary, as opposed to a misdemeanor. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| noteworthy |
deserving attention; remarkable. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |