| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| entomology |
the science concerned with insects. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| girth |
the length around something. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| pictorial |
pertaining to, made of, or containing drawings, paintings, or photographs. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |