latitude
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
oblique
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
immutable
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
cacophony
loud confusing disagreeable sounds
enervate
weaken mentally or morally
sanguine
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
flummery
a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal
syndicate
an association of companies for some definite purpose
latent
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
reparation
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
cajole
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
rejoinder
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
speculate
reflect deeply on a subject
quiescent
being quiet or still or inactive
innuendo
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
disparage
express a negative opinion of
serenity
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
inexorable
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
surmise
infer from incomplete evidence
