balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration in knowledge or expertise. |
cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
ensemble |
a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. |
foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
lure |
to attract with the promise of a reward. |
monopoly |
complete control over a service or product within a given area. |
occasional |
happening now and then or not too often. |
repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
saunter |
to walk at an unhurried, leisurely pace; stroll. |
spiritual |
of or pertaining to the soul or matters of the soul, the part of a human being that is believed to be the higher or deeper self and not part of the body. |
underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |
uproar |
a loud, confused disturbance; commotion. |
valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |