| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| compile |
to gather information together to form one written work. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |