| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| equinox |
either of the two times during the year when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's equator, occurring in March and September. During the equinox, day and night are both 12 hours long all over the world. |
| feral |
existing in a wild natural state; not domesticated. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |