| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| corrugate |
to shape or bend or become shaped or bent into parallel, wavelike ridges and grooves. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| solicitous |
anxiously or tenderly concerned or attentive (usually followed by about, of, or for.) |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |