admonish |
to warn or caution. |
affectation |
falseness or superficiality of appearance or behavior; pretense. |
cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |
vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |