| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| insubordinate |
unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| trajectory |
the actual or expected path of a moving object, especially the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| workaday |
ordinary; mundane; everyday. |