| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| dissimilar |
not alike; different. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| informant |
one who reports or confides what he or she knows to another; source. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |