| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| craven |
shamefully timid or afraid; cowardly. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| inviolate |
not broken, disturbed, or profaned; pure or intact. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| permeate |
to pass or diffuse through; penetrate. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |