| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| entrench |
to establish firmly and unchangeably. |
| fusion |
the act of fusing or joining together. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |