| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. |
| intimacy |
the condition of being close in friendship or otherwise intimate. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |