| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| criminality |
the condition or fact of being against the law; illegality. |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| impassioned |
full of strong emotion. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |