| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |