| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| instrumental |
serving as an agent or partial cause. |
| matriarch |
a woman who acts as head of a family, tribe, or other group of people. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| recumbent |
lying down; reclining. |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |