acclivity |
a rising slope. |
commodious |
comfortably spacious; roomy. |
debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
surcingle |
a girth or belt that wraps around the body of a horse to secure a saddle, pack, or the like to its back. |