| apathy |
lack of interest or feeling. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |