| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| caricature |
a depiction, in a drawing or verbal description, that deliberately exaggerates or distorts some features of the person or thing represented to produce a comic or grotesque appearance. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| criminality |
the condition or fact of being against the law; illegality. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |