əb skand intransitive verb to leave suddenly and secretly, esp. to avoid observation or capture. The king hanged the leader of the rebellion, while his followers attempted to abscond from the city….
aura
aw rə noun 1. the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. She has an aura of absolute independence. 2. a subtle luminousness believed by some to surround…
glassy
glaes i adjective 1. having qualities of glass, such as smoothness, slipperiness, or transparency. The trees were vividly reflected in the glassy surface of the lake. 2. of the eyes or facial…
patina
p@ ti n@ noun 1. a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. The bronze sculpture developed a…
vintage
vIn tihj noun 1. the yearly yield of grapes or wine from a particular vineyard or district. The vineyard produced a fine vintage that year. 2. a usu. superior wine, cited by…