| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| fulcrum |
that which other things are contingent upon or built around; a pivotal point or agent. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| intrinsic |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| reclaim |
to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes. |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |