| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| sacrosanct |
so important or revered as to be beyond any alteration or criticism. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| tenuous |
having little substance, support, or significance; flimsy; weak. |