| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| pedantry |
the act or practice, or an instance, of flaunting one's learnedness or of being overly insistent on scholarly formalities or details. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |