| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| evoke |
to call forth or bring out (an image, memory, response, or the like) in the mind or in action. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. |
| ornamentation |
decoration; embellishment. |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |