| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| emboss |
to decorate the surface of with a raised design. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |