| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. |