| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |