| backwater |
any place that is seen as primitive, unchanging, or stagnant. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| habitable |
capable of being lived in. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| morass |
something that hinders passage or engulfs an unwary person. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |