English Vocab

the highest point in the development of something

in relation to

involving or made by two separate parties

treat with violent disrespect

concerned with the beauty or with the appreciation of beauty

lasting for a short time

soft and hanging or limply, looking inpleasent

having a loosely clumped texture

producing good effects; beneficial

leadership, or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others

a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity

an upper-class young woman making her first appearance in a fashionable society

outward behavior or bearing

break up into small parts, typically as a the result of impact or decay

a person who attacks cherished beleiefs or institutions

a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river

in the form of a cloud or haze

the state of being obsessed with something or someone

the fact of knowing something before it takes place; foreknowledge

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; shrewd