| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |