| emaciated |
extremely thin, as from starvation or disease. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |