castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
infallible |
incapable of error. |
infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
plenitude |
abundance; fullness. |
redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
untested |
not having been tried or used in a way that would prove or disprove effectiveness or validity. |