| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |
| wan |
very pale. |