torrid to rihd, ta rihd adjective 1. parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. example: Farming has become nearly impossible in the torrid southern region. 2. heated or suffused with…
brash
brash braesh adjective 1. rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. example: Show confidence during your job interview but avoid appearing brash. 2. hasty and reckless; rash; impetuous. example: She made the brash move of…
conclave
conclave kan kleIv kang kleIv noun 1. a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. example: Some of the ship’s officers met in a conclave to discuss the competence of the captain….
gossamer
gossamer ga sə mər noun 1. a delicate spider web, esp. one that has become attached to a plant or is floating freely in the air. 2. any filmy, delicate, gauzelike fabric….
berate
berate bə reIt transitive verb to reproach or scold severely. example: He berated his son for getting cut from the football team.