| dispensary |
a room in an institution, such as a hospital, in which medical supplies are kept and given out. |
| equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
| incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |