| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| sate |
to fill to excess, especially with food; glut. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |