Epoch
an extended period of time usually characterized by an distinctive development or by a memorable series of events
Incredulity
the quality or state of being incredulous
Superlative
of, relating to, or constituting the degree of grammatical comparison that denotes an extreme or unsurpassed level or extent
Sublime
to elevate or exalt especially in dignity or honor
Illustrious
notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions
Contraband
good or merchandise whose importation, exportation, or possession is forbidden
Brute
characteristic of an animal in quality, action, or instinct
Emphatic
tending to express oneself in forceful speech or to take decisive action
Cessation
a temporary or final ceasing (as of action)
Inexorable
not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped
Contempt
the state of being despised
Discourse
formal and orderly and usually extended expression of thought on a subject
Plough
an implement used to cut, lift, and turn over soil especially in preparing a seedbed
Longevity
a long duration of individual life
Flaxen
made of flax
Sentiment
an attitude, though, or judgement prompted by feeling
Credentials
warranting credit or confidence
Brawny
being swollen and hard
Cadaverous
of or relating to a corpse
Wolfish
befitting or characteristic of a wolfing
Peril
exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or list
Nicity
the quality or state of being nice
Intangible
an abstract quality or attribute
Repose
to remain still or concealed
Traverse
something that crosses or lies across
Cesspool
an underground reservoir for liquid wast (as a household sewage)
Extemporize
compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise
Debauchery
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Notoriety
the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed
Emulation
an attempt to be like or do better than others
Languid
lacking force or quickness in movement
Felicitous
very well suited or expressed
Jargon
a hybrid dialect used for communication between people of different speech
Treasonable
relating to, consisting of, or involving treason
Propensity
an often intense natural inclination or prefreence
Detriment
a cause of injury or damage
Dexterous
done with mental or physical skill, quickness, or grace-skillful and competent with the hands
Deprecatory
expressing disapproval
Compunction
anxiety arising from awareness of guilt
Sublime (2)
to convert into something in higher worth
Infamy
an extreme and publicly known criminal or evil act
Terrestrial
belonging to the class that are like earth
Commiserated
to feel or show sympathy
Homage
a ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
Imperturbable
marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness
Bordeaux
white or red wine of the Bordeaux region of France
Balustrades
a low wall that is places at the sides of staircases, bridges, etc, and that is made of a row of short posts topped by a long rail
Despondent
feeling or showing extreme discouragement
Complacent
marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
Olfactory
of or relating to the sense of smell
Assiduous
showing great care, attention, and effort; involved in constant activity
Perquisition
a thorough search
Promenade
to walk about, in, or on
Environ
to form a circle or ring around
Pilotage
the compensation paid to a licensed ship's pilot
Ruminate
to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually slowly
Infallible
not liable to mislead, deceive, or dissapoint
Glutinous
having the quality of glue
Judicious
having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgement
Disdainful
full of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior
Ungenerous
not generous; deficient in liberality
Incorrigible
incapable or being corrected or amended
Reiterate
to state or do over again or repeatedly with wearing effect
Lumber
to move ponderously
Crestfallen
feeling shame or humiliation
Invariably
on every occasion
Perplexity
the state of being perplexed
Concession
the act or instance or conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
Retention
the act of retaining; the state of being retained
Dissolute
lacking restraint; especially marked by insurgence in things
Insufferable
to not be endured
Earnest
a serious and intent mental state