| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| infectious |
able to be given to others by infection. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| orator |
a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |