| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |