| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| carouse |
to revel in a boisterous and drunken manner. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| culpable |
guilty of a mistake or fault; blameworthy. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| neurotic |
suffering from needless fears and worries. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |