| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| feasible |
capable of being done, carried out, or brought about; likely to succeed. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| reformatory |
a corrective institution for disciplining and re-educating young offenders. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| sensory |
of or pertaining to hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or touching. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |