| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| carnage |
the mass killing of people; slaughter. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
| epitaph |
on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |