| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| delimit |
to define or mark the boundaries of; demarcate. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| recount |
to tell a history of events; relate; narrate. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |