| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| mendacity |
a tendency to lie; untruthfulness. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |