| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| 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. |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |