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notorious
adjective widely known or spoken of, esp. for something unfavorable or bad.The mayor was notorious for his corruption.The book is about a notorious gangster of the Prohibition era. See the full entry
balm
noun 1. a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant.Rub the balm gently into the skin. 2. the oily resin, exuded by various trees and shrubs, from which such an ointment is made. See…
hierarchical
adjective organized by rank or level.Lion prides are hierarchical, with dominant males at the top. See the full entry
zeal
noun intense enthusiasm for a person, ideal, cause, or the like.She had the zeal of a new convert to the faith.His zeal for physical fitness caused him to overdo his exercising. See…