| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| mortify |
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| postulate |
to assert as something true, especially as a basis for reasoning. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| sate |
to fill to excess, especially with food; glut. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |