| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| dispensary |
a room in an institution, such as a hospital, in which medical supplies are kept and given out. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| squalor |
living conditions that are filthy, or the state of being dirty or foul. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |