| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
| conciliatory |
tending to placate or reconcile. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| insolvent |
incapable of paying debts or meeting liabilities; penniless; bankrupt. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |