| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |