| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| suave |
polished and urbane. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |