| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| innumerable |
very many. |
| insufferable |
incapable of being tolerated or endured; unbearable. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |