abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
cataract |
a large waterfall. |
echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
effervescence |
high spirits; excitement; liveliness. |
engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
precipice |
a steep cliff. |
solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |