| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| contemptuous |
feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| liquidate |
to pay off or settle (a debt or the like). |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| remunerative |
providing or likely to provide payment or reward; profitable. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| revert |
to return to a previous state, practice, belief, or the like. |
| untested |
not having been tried or used in a way that would prove or disprove effectiveness or validity. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |