| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |
| tome |
a large thick book, often one of a multivolume scholarly work. |