bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
coy |
artfully shy or retiring; playfully but calculatingly reticent. |
disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
extricate |
to free or release from difficulty, entanglement, or involvement; disengage. |
fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
misrepresent |
to identify or describe in a misleading way. |
pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
semblance |
outward form; appearance. |