| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |