compromise
(noun) an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
(verb)
1. settle a dispute by mutual concession
2. (with object) weaken (a reputation or principle) by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable
waylay
(verb) stop or interrupt (someone) and detain them in conversation or trouble them in some other way
silhouette
(noun) the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.
(verb) cast or show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background
abrupt
(adjective) (of a style of speech or writing) not flowing smoothly; disjointed.
insidious
(adjective) proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
immobile
(adjective) not moving; motionless
suffocate
(verb) feel or cause to feel trapped and oppressed
mahogany
(noun) hard reddish-brown timber from a tropical tree, used for high-quality furniture.
ragged
(adjective) old and torn
aperture
(noun) (chiefly technical) an opening, hole, or gap
imperceptible
(adjective) impossible to perceive
sensibility
(noun) the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
undulate
(verb) move with a smooth, wavelike motion
Aztec
(noun) a member of the American Indian people dominant in Mexico before the Spanish conquest of the 16th century.
skein
(noun) a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.
nocturnal
(adjective) done, occurring, or active at night
rebuff
(verb) reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner
glamour
(noun) the attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
abominable
(adjective) causing moral revulsion
phaeton
(noun) (historical) a light, open, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, or, (US) a vintage touring car.
acquiesce
(verb) accept something reluctantly but without protest
gossamer
(noun)
1. a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn.
2. used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate
