| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| espouse |
to take up, hold, or commit oneself to (a cause, idea, or belief); embrace. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |