| annuity |
a regular yearly income paid at fixed intervals and produced by money invested or by an insurance contract. |
| ascendant |
moving upward; rising. |
| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| laborious |
requiring considerable effort or perseverance. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |