abase
to lower (in position, self-respect); humiliate
allergy
(1) a hypersensitivity to a specific substance (2) an aversion
anathema
(1) a person/thing greatly detested (2) anything accursed or damned (3) a formal curse (4) any strong curse
brindled
brown with streaks of another color
cite
(1) to summon before court of law (2) to quote (3) to mention by way of example, proof, etc.
debacle
a crushing defeat; disaster, downfall
deleterious
harmful to health, well being, etc; injurious
diva
the principal woman singer in an opera; prima donna
estranged
to turn (a person) from an affectionate attitude to an indifferent or unfriendly one
gaff
(1) a large hook on a pole for fishing (2) a spar supporting a for and-aft sail (3) stand to bear well under punishment
idyllic
suitable for a short description of a pastoral scene; simple and pleasant
lambent
(1) moving over the surface with soft radiance (for flame/light) (2) shining softly (of eyes); (3) brilliant human wit
moiety
(1) a half (2) an indefinite part
reactionary
of an advocating reaction; plural - an advocate of reaction
tenure
(1) the act/right of holding property, an office (2) the length of time, on condition under which, something is held
tutelage
(1) guardianship; care, protection, etc. (2) instruction
abase
to lower (in position, self-respect); humiliate
allergy
(1) a hypersensitivity to a specific substance (2) an aversion
anathema
(1) a person/thing greatly detested (2) anything accursed or damned (3) a formal curse (4) any strong curse
brindled
brown with streaks of another color
cite
(1) to summon before court of law (2) to quote (3) to mention by way of example, proof, etc.
debacle
a crushing defeat; disaster, downfall
deleterious
harmful to health, well being, etc; injurious
diva
the principal woman singer in an opera; prima donna
estranged
to turn (a person) from an affectionate attitude to an indifferent or unfriendly one
gaff
(1) a large hook on a pole for fishing (2) a spar supporting a for and-aft sail (3) stand to bear well under punishment
idyllic
suitable for a short description of a pastoral scene; simple and pleasant
lambent
(1) moving over the surface with soft radiance (for flame/light) (2) shining softly (of eyes); (3) brilliant human wit
moiety
(1) a half (2) an indefinite part
reactionary
of an advocating reaction; plural - an advocate of reaction
tenure
(1) the act/right of holding property, an office (2) the length of time, on condition under which, something is held
tutelage
(1) guardianship; care, protection, etc. (2) instruction