| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| frivolous |
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| insolvent |
incapable of paying debts or meeting liabilities; penniless; bankrupt. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| misconception |
an error in understanding; wrong notion or idea. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |