| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| disavow |
to deny having (knowledge, intention, or the like). |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |