| apogee |
the highest or farthest point. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| elongate |
to make longer; lengthen. |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| mercenary |
interested only in money and material gain. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |