Words 8 (WIP)

Words and Definitions

Adorn

to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects.

Luster

a glow of reflected light.

an inner beauty.

Candid

expressing opinions, feelings, etc. in an open, honest, and sincere way.

relating to or being photography or videography of one or more subjects acting naturally or spontaneously without being posed.

Cyclical

occuring in cycles; recurrent.

Dismal

showing or causing gloom or depression.

lacking merit; particularly bad.

Adage

a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

Cleave

split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain.

Carapace

the hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid.

something regarded as a protective or defensive covering.

Curt

using or expressed in few words, in a way perceived as rude.

Despondent

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Periphery

the outer limits or edge of an area or object.

a marginal or secondary position in, or part or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity.

Congruent

in agreement or harmony.

Erroneous

wrong; incorrect.

Incredulous

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

Countenance

a person's face or facial expression.

support.

admit as acceptable or possible.

Precipitous

dangerously high or steep.

(of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration.

Recoup

regain (something lost or expended).

Vicissitude

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Stupendous

extremely impressive.

Stupor

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.

Encroachment

intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Cordial

warm and friendly.

Panoramic

(of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer; sweeping.

Shrilly

with a high-pitched and piercing voice or sound.

loudly and forcefully.

Hoodwink

deceive or trick (someone).

Profuse

(especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant.

Tributary

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.

a person or state that pays tribute to another state or ruler.

Gale

a very strong wind.

a burst of sound, especially of laughter.

Besieged

(of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender.

Extricate

free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

Covetous

having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.

Din

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

make (someone) learn or remember something by constant repetition.

make a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

Copulate

have sexual intercourse.

Transgress

infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior).