1 although. "he was making headway, albeit rather slowly."

plural noun
1 – city districts / or surroundings in your space or vicinity
The crystal environs of the waterfalls.
EXHIBITION
1 – a public showcase
The art exhibition was a success.
EMINENCE
1 – a high position of superiority, Commanding or in a profession.
His eminence in the film made him a legend.
ELEGANCE
1 – refined taste, dignified gracefulness
The novel had an air of elegance and wit.
EXASPERATION
1 – a state of exasperated or exasperating someone/feeling irritation
He was exasperated after working all day.
EXPRESSION
1 – the act of representing a medium
I don’t understand the expression that artists are trying to achieve.
FOCAL POINT
1 – point of attention.
The focal point of this blog post is describing words that help others master descriptive writing.
FAUX PAS
1 – an embarrassing mistake or error.
Interpreting someone is considered a social faux pas.
FACADE
1 – the front of the building
The store’s facade was highly decorated.
1 – a false, or fake appearance
His friends saw through his thinly veiled facade.
GUFFAW
A love this descriptive word.
1 – a boisterous and loud burst of laughter.
The joke caused a guffaw in the room.
GUSTO
1 – enthusiastic and filled with joy.
GRIM
1 – a gloomy or somber outlook
He had a grim disposition on life.
The grim tale left me afraid.
GRANDEUR
1 – the quality or current state
The grandeur of ancient Rome inspired our world.
1 – grand
Many of the best places to visit in Europe are grand in design, scope, and scale.
GUST
1 – strong wind
The gust of wind caused the bike to tip over.
1 – an outburst of feeling
He had a gust of energy that came with the good news.
HAUNCH
1 – either side of an arch.
The dog loves to have his back haunches scratched.
HOST
1 – a great number
A host of ants took over the picnic.
INDICATION
1 – something to indicate
He gave the indication that he was going to travel this summer.
INSTANCE
1 – a stage or exception
In this instance, we all need to be quiet.
2 – example
For instance, pasta tastes better in Italy.
1 – inside limits or inner constitution
Travelers loved the lavish interior of the modern-day art gallery.
KARST
1 – limestone land or limestone plateau
The karst lands were filled with sinkholes and caverns.
LICHEN
1 – a plant organism made up of alge
Working the lichen spotted lake held a natural charm rarely found.
1 – machine for interlacing
Working the loom is hard and painful.
LOAM
1 – soil made of silt, sand, and clay.
The loam ground was hard to walk.
LAUNDERETTE
1 – a self-service laundry
The launderette was packed with others.
MARVEL
1 – causing wonder and astonishment
Abu Simbel, in Egypt, is a marvel to behold.
MYRIAD
1 – a great number of
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MIDDAY
1 – middle of the day
The midday meal made him want a nap.
MONOLITH
1 – a single massive stone in a column or obelisk
Monoliths pepper the old landscape.
MENHIR
1 – a single massive stone in a column or obelisk from prehistoric origin.
The Menhir’s of Stonehenge tower over all who stand before it.
METROPOLITAN
1 – one who lives in a metropolis
The metropolitan knew the city backward and forwards.
OPULENCE
1 – wealth and Abundance
The opulence of the Blue Mosque makes it one of the best things to do in Turkey.
OUTSIZE
1 – of an unusual size
The outsize bed wouldn’t fit.
PIGPEN
1 – a dirty slovenly place
Clean up this pigpen of a room.
PIZZAZZ
1 – the quality of excitement or attractive
He was charming and had a large amount of pizzazz.
PLEA
1 – an earnest entreaty
They plead for another helping of mashed potatoes.
PERCH
1 – a bar something is hung on
The bird sat on the perch.
1 – a medical instrument for exploring
The doctor used a probe to discover what was wrong.
PARIAH
1 – a person despised or rejected
The thief was treated as a pariah.
PURSUITS
1 – chasing after
Our pursuits define our lives.
PARADOX
1 – contradictory phases or conclusions.
Life is full of many a paradox.
1 – state of fear