| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| dispensary |
a room in an institution, such as a hospital, in which medical supplies are kept and given out. |
| empirical |
based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |