| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |