| aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| edifice |
a building, especially a large or impressive structure. |
| glacial |
of, concerning, coming from, or marked by the presence of glaciers or other large ice masses. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| interminable |
endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long. |
| intimacy |
the condition of being close in friendship or otherwise intimate. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| prohibitive |
serving as a preventative. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |