| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| insubstantial |
lacking firmness or solidity; slight. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| provisional |
adopted on a temporary or tentative basis until something permanent is established; conditional. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| seedy |
unkempt or shabby. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |