Unit 1
hostile
unfriendly
nuance
something subtle, fine details
enhance
improve, increase, heighten
tangible
can be touched
stench
strong smell
hamper
hinder
portray
to show, describe
harangue
rant, attack with words
enigma
puzzle
plaintive
sad, sorrowful
kindle
to start a fire
overwhelming
too much
a labyrinth
a maze
depict
show, describe
blatantly
with obvious disregard, openly
gale
a very strong wind
billowing
swelling; fluttering; waving
concede
give in, agree (reluctantly)
convey
to bring or give (eg impression)
dregs
remains of
placid
calm; peaceful
cower
recoil in fear or servility; shrink away
elated
joyful, happy
repulsive
horrid, disgusting
sweltering
unpleasantly hot