| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| incandescent |
giving off light as a result of being heated. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |