| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| morbid |
in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness, abnormality, or death. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |