| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |