| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| bilk |
to defraud or swindle, especially by avoiding due or promised payment. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| communal |
of or belong to members of a group; public; collective. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |