| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| feral |
existing in a wild natural state; not domesticated. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| secular |
of or concerning the world and material concerns as opposed to religious or spiritual concerns; temporal. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |