| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| duplicity |
deceitful speech or action. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| provisional |
adopted on a temporary or tentative basis until something permanent is established; conditional. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| scavenger |
an animal that finds and eats dead animals or rotting plants; a person who finds things that others no longer want. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |