| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| corpulent |
fat; portly; obese. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| equinox |
either of the two times during the year when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's equator, occurring in March and September. During the equinox, day and night are both 12 hours long all over the world. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |