Noun
distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees
latitude
to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside
abate
very small
diminutive
impossible to satisfy; constantly wanting more
insatiable
examine or consider with attention and in detail
peruse
a person's face or facial expression
countenance
compete for something
contend
immense; extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree
prodigious
inadequate in amount or degree
deficient
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
extenuate
any substance that can be used as food
victuals
try to stir up public opinion
foment
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
candid
indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
auspicious
to catch sight of
descry
an official public announcement
proclamation
make an express demand or provision in an agreement
stipulate
of very great significance
momentous
in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
apprehensive
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
husbandary
something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
impediment
lie face downward, as in submission
prostrate
made tough by habitual exposure
inured
showing effects of planning or manipulation
contrived
to impose or collect, usually taxes
levy