| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| candor |
the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| reformatory |
a corrective institution for disciplining and re-educating young offenders. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |