| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| caprice |
a sudden, impulsive change of mind or direction, or an unpredictable action. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| fervent |
having or expressing warmth, depth, or intensity of feeling. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |