| affluence |
material wealth. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| instrumental |
serving as an agent or partial cause. |
| invoice |
a detailed statement of goods sold or shipped or of services provided, including their prices or charges. |
| portal |
a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |