| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |