| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |