| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| indefatigable |
persisting tirelessly; untiring. |
| insular |
closed to new ideas; narrow-minded. |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |