| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| clairvoyant |
possessing the ability to see or know things that are beyond the five senses. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |
| zealous |
characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity. |