| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| plenitude |
abundance; fullness. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |