| ambulatory |
able to walk about. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |