| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| backwater |
any place that is seen as primitive, unchanging, or stagnant. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| transcendent |
going beyond the ordinary; surpassing; extraordinary. |