| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| haunt |
to come very often and painfully to the mind or memory of (a person). |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| opt |
to decide; choose (usually followed by "for" or an infinitive). |
| opus |
a work of fine or literary art, especially a musical composition numbered to indicate its chronological place in the composer's works. |
| radiant |
sending out heat or rays of light; shining brightly. |
| reception |
the act or process of receiving. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |
| thwart |
to hinder, oppose, or frustrate. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |