| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| conspirator |
a person who is involved in a plot with others to perform or a criminal or wrongful act. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| potent |
having strength; powerful. |
| revelry |
noisy merrymaking. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |