| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| dispassionate |
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| infallible |
incapable of error. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| intermittent |
alternately stopping and starting with pauses in between. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
| tribulation |
severe suffering or affliction; distress. |