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6541066946quixotictending to romanticize life0
6541103775contriterepentant1
6541109976asyndetonwhen the conjunction (such as "and" or "but") that would normally connect a string of words, phases2
6541147847penuryextreme poverty3
6541154404propensitya tendency to demonstrate particular behavior4
6541163941participlea form of a verb used to create complex tenses5
6541175911fosterto nurture or support for growth and development6
6541188658declamationa formal dramatic speech or presentation7
6541194288ariddry and with little rainfall8
6541198301munificentvery generous9
6541208645protean(adj.)able to change shape; displaying great variety (Among Nigel's protean talents was his ability to touch the tip of his nose with his tongue.)10
6541213292potablesuitable for drinking11
6541215246quaintcharmingly old-fashioned12
6541217331putridRotten and foul smelling13
6541221211superfluousbeyond what is needed or required, an overflow14
6541223205redoubtableWorthy of fear or respect; mighty15
6541231224sapientwise16
6541236211jingoismExcessive, loud patriotism and aggressive, warlike foreign policy17
6541238788cointo devise a new word or phrase18
6541246590tawdryGaudy, cheap or cheap-looking; indecent19
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