noun a wild animal’s shelter; den.The bear is now hibernating in its lair. See the full entry

intransitive verb to make an earnest effort; strive.The settlers endeavored to get their crops planted in time for the growing season.He endeavored to find a new a job, but it was difficult…

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1. cheerfully friendly.We were greeted by the genial host. 2. mild, pleasant, or comfortable.They wanted to move south in order to enjoy a more genial climate. See the full entry

adjective having or displaying wealth or richness.They took a tour of the opulent palace of the former monarchs. See the full entry