| bedlam |
a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| emaciated |
extremely thin, as from starvation or disease. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |