| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| sate |
to fill to excess, especially with food; glut. |
| sensory |
of or pertaining to hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or touching. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |