| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| misapprehension |
a failure to understand. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |