| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| invertebrate |
without a backbone |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| totality |
the state or quality of being total. |