Word | Definition |
osmosis | to absorb like a sponge |
prevalent | widely or commonly occurring |
stark | sheer downright or complete |
subtleties | delicacy or nicety of a character |
trudge | to walk weary |
gait | a manner of walking stepping or running |
stoic | pertaining to the school of philosophy |
provocation | to provoke or anger |
temperament | the overall traits that make up a person |
aptitude | readiness or talent towards something |
clinch | to secure of fasten |
mesquite | bushes that form thickets; a city in Texas |
bombarded | to attack using bombs or artillery |
magnitude | greatness of size, amount, or importance |
innumerable | very numerous; too many to count |
leprechaun | Irish dwarfen elf |
purportedly | claimed or alleged |
vulnerable | open to assault , or moral attack |
loath | unwilling or reluctant |
maneuvers | a planned or tactical move |
conspiracy | an agreement between members to commit a crime |
eavesdrop | to listen secretly to another s conversation |
adrenaline | reaction to emotion with epinephrine |
industrialized | to introduce industry to an area on a large scale |
devastating | harmful or threatening actions |