| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |
| scavenger |
an animal that finds and eats dead animals or rotting plants; a person who finds things that others no longer want. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |