| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| primacy |
the state of being first, earliest, most essential, or most important. |
| readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| tenuous |
having little substance, support, or significance; flimsy; weak. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |