| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| girth |
the length around something. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| irreparable |
impossible to repair, restore, or rectify. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| perforate |
to make a hole in. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |