| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |