| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| immutable |
not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| seedy |
unkempt or shabby. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |