| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| exhaustive |
thorough and all-encompassing. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |
| visceral |
stemming from instinct or intuition rather than the intellect. |