| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| chimerical |
existing only in the mind; fanciful. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| misrepresent |
to identify or describe in a misleading way. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| reprehensible |
deserving of blame or reproof; condemnable; blameworthy. |
| rift |
a break in social relations, because of a difference of opinion, quarrel, or the like; breach. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |