aperture |
a narrow opening. |
benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
corpulent |
fat; portly; obese. |
deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
nonentity |
someone or something that is insignificant, dull, undistinguished, or unimportant, especially a person. |
palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |