| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| concordance |
an alphabetical index of all the main words in a book or in the entire work of an author, listing the contexts in which each word occurs and giving page references for each occurrence. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| indirect |
not in a straight line, course, or route. |
| indulgence |
the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire or appetite. |
| municipal |
of or having to do with a local government or unit of government. |
| peril |
the condition of being in danger or at risk. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. |
| temptation |
the condition of being lured or enticed by the possibility of pleasure to do something unwise or wrong. |
| zest |
a sense of great pleasure or enjoyment. |