| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| commodity |
something that can be bought and sold. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| revelry |
noisy merrymaking. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |