| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| counterfeiter |
one who makes fraudulent imitations or copies, especially of money. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| morass |
something that hinders passage or engulfs an unwary person. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| vertigo |
a sensation of unsteadiness or dizziness, such that one's surroundings seem to be whirling around. |
| zealous |
characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity. |