| alacrity |
willing promptness. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| denude |
to strip bare; remove covering from. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |