| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| repast |
a meal, or the food eaten at a meal. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| sensual |
related to or providing pleasure from the ways humans perceive stimuli, such as through touch, taste, or smell. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| uninformative |
conveying little or no knowledge or understanding. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |