The Words Glossary

The Words Glossary

absolve

set or declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

antipathy

a deep-seated feeling of dislike

appellation

a name or title

behest

a person's orders or command

calamitous

disastrous

coddle

treat in an indulgent or overprotective way

complicity

the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

dexterity

skill in performing tasks, esp. with the hands

frank

open, honest, and direct in speech or writing

gratuitous

lacking good reason

insipid

lacking flavor

levity

humor or frivolity, esp. the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect

luminous

bright or shining, esp. in the dark

mason

a builder and worker in stone

opacity

the condition of lacking transparency or translucence

preferable

more desirable or suitable

radiance

light or heat as emitted or reflected by something

rancor

bitterness or resentfulness, esp. when long-standing

secular

denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis

voluptuous

relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure

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