| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| perforate |
to make a hole in. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |