| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |