| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| tenure |
the period of holding or possessing something. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |