| antecedent |
an event, circumstance, or thing coming before another. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| overweening |
particularly forward, vain, and self-promoting. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |