| aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. |
| chattel |
any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property. |
| consort |
a wife or husband, especially of a royal personage. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| indisposed |
slightly and temporarily ill, as with indigestion or a cold. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |