| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| dissolution |
the annulment or severance of a bond or tie, especially a formal or contractual connection. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| egregious |
remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |