| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| commodity |
something that can be bought and sold. |
| communal |
of or belong to members of a group; public; collective. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |