| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| inferiority |
the fact or condition of being lesser in quality, worth, importance, rank, or position. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| insensible |
without normal sensations; unconscious. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| nonentity |
someone or something that is insignificant, dull, undistinguished, or unimportant, especially a person. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |