| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| pillage |
to openly and forcefully seize goods from, as during a war; plunder. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |