| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| affable |
pleasant to talk to and be with; friendly; likeable. |
| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| putrid |
of, concerning, or exhibiting rot or decomposition. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| sate |
to fill to excess, especially with food; glut. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |