adj. able to withstand wear, decay, or certain tough conditions; long-lasting
syn: sturdy; dependable
ant: fragile; shoddy

n. a customary or religious ceremonial act
syn: ritual; custom

adj. serious and sudden
syn: severe; critical
ant: minor

adj. of or pertaining to solid land
syn: earthly
ant: extraterrestrial; heavenly

adj. pertaining to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth.

n. a narrow inlet of the sea between tall cliffs or steep banks

v. to nourish; to help grow or develop.
syn: foster; raise
ant: neglect; hinder

v. to strike; to beat.  n. a knob on the handle of a sword or weapon.
v. syn: batter; pound

adj. a short rest or period of relief; delay
syn: break; lull; recess

v. to evade the main point by arguing over petty details.  n. an irrelevant argument.
v. syn: equivocate; hedge
ant: acknowledge; admit

n. a defensive structure or embankment.
syn: bulwark; fortification; battlement

adj. existing in name only  (2) insignificantly small; token
syn: supposed  ant: genuine; authentic
2. syn: minimal; trivial   ant: momentous; 

v. to listen secretly to private conversations.
syn: overhear; snoop
ant: ignore; avoid

adj. tastelessly showy
syn: flashy; extravagant
ant: tasteful; elegant