| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| epitaph |
on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| reinstate |
to put back into a former position, condition, or state of effectiveness. |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |