| alcove |
a partly enclosed area of a room. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |