| affluent |
having a lot of money; rich; wealthy. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| fluency |
the ability to speak or write smoothly and easily in another language. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| incandescent |
giving off light as a result of being heated. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |