| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |