| chimerical |
existing only in the mind; fanciful. |
| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| renunciation |
the act or an instance of giving up or rejecting something, usually as a sacrifice; renouncing. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| striate |
to mark with stripes or furrows. |
| transcendent |
going beyond the ordinary; surpassing; extraordinary. |