| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| untested |
not having been tried or used in a way that would prove or disprove effectiveness or validity. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |