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limerence
[li-mer-uhns]
the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

rebarbative
[ree-bahr-buh-tiv]
causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

mendacious
[men-dey-shuhs]
telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful

nadir
[ney-der]
the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

bastion
[bas-chuhn]
fortification; a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work

redolent
[red-l-uhnt ]
having a pleasant odor; fragrant

respite
[res-pit]
a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

ambrosial
[am-broh-zhuhl]
exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

tenacious
[tuh-ney-shuhs]
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

saturnine
[sat-er-nahyn]
sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

sycophant
[sik-uh-fuhnt, sik-uh-fant]
a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

frazil
[fraz-uhl]
ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

solstice
[sol-stis]
either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

pusillanimous
[pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muhs]
lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid

aerostat
[air-uh-stat]
an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

tessellate
[tes-uh-leyt]
to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern