| ambulatory |
able to walk about. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| delimit |
to define or mark the boundaries of; demarcate. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |