In the Lake of The Woods Vocabulary

Supposition

An assumption or belief accepted as true without complete proof.

Svelte

Slender, graceful, and elegant in appearance.

Prodigious

Remarkably great in size, amount, power, or ability; extraordinary.

Threnody

A song, poem, or speech expressing grief or mourning for someone who has died.

Windfall

An unexpected gain, usually a large amount of money or good fortune.

Angle

A particular way of approaching or viewing a situation; also, the space between two intersecting lines.

Nature

The physical world and its living things; also, the basic character or qualities of something.

Lie

To recline or rest in a horizontal position; also, to make a false statement.

Lay

To put or place something down.

Dissever

To separate or divide something into parts.

Quixotic

Extremely idealistic or impractical, often in a romantic or unrealistic way.

Rectitude

Moral integrity; the quality of being honest and morally correct.

Brusque

Abrupt or blunt in manner, sometimes appearing rude.

Peccadilloes

Minor faults or small offenses.

Other

Different from the one already mentioned or known; additional.

Implacable

Impossible to appease, calm, or satisfy; relentless.

Antithesis

The direct opposite of something; also, a contrast between opposing ideas.

Standoffish

Distant, unfriendly, or unwilling to interact with others.

Causal

Relating to a cause or the relationship between a cause and its effect.

Vague

Unclear, imprecise, or lacking specific details.

Dank

Damp, chilly, and often unpleasant, especially when describing a place.