| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |