| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow for one suffering misfortune or pain. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| fulcrum |
that which other things are contingent upon or built around; a pivotal point or agent. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |