| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| surreptitious |
made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |