| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| depravity |
moral corruption; wickedness. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| paucity |
smallness of number or amount; scarcity. |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |
| voracious |
consuming large quantities of food with greed or great desire; ravenous. |