| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| clairvoyant |
possessing the ability to see or know things that are beyond the five senses. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |