bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
conspirator |
a person who is involved in a plot with others to perform or a criminal or wrongful act. |
detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
irrefutable |
impossible to disprove; indisputable. |
obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
pillage |
to openly and forcefully seize goods from, as during a war; plunder. |
ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |