| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| apogee |
the highest or farthest point. |
| bedlam |
a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |