| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| potentate |
a person of great power, such as a ruler. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| restive |
unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |