F451

singe

burn superficially or lightly

flue

a conduit to carry off smoke

intact

undamaged in any way

imperceptibly

in a manner that is difficult to discern

stratum

one of several parallel layers of material

earnestly

in a sincere and serious manner

olfactory

of or relating to the sense of smell

proboscis

a long flexible snout as of an elephant

flush

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

proclivity

a natural inclination

odious

extremely repulsive or unpleasant

sheer

very steep

fervor

feelings of great warmth and intensity

flourish

a showy gesture

condemnation

an expression of strong disapproval

contempt

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

ravenous

devouring or craving food in great quantities

jargon

a characteristic language of a particular group

heresy

a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

stagnant

not circulating or flowing

feign

make believe with the intent to deceive

melancholy

characterized by or causing or expressing sadness

quibble

argue over petty things

tactile

of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch

torrent

an overwhelming number or amount