| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| treatise |
a detailed and formal written work, usually dealing systematically with a single theme or subject. |