| aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. |
| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| consolidate |
to join together into a whole; combine. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| imprecise |
not exact, accurate, or well-defined; vague. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |