| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| plenitude |
abundance; fullness. |
| proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| reprehensible |
deserving of blame or reproof; condemnable; blameworthy. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |
| unfrock |
to deprive of priestly status. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |