| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| antecedent |
an event, circumstance, or thing coming before another. |
| arduous |
entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| complaisant |
eager or willing to please; amenable; obliging. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| dispensary |
a room in an institution, such as a hospital, in which medical supplies are kept and given out. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| reformatory |
a corrective institution for disciplining and re-educating young offenders. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |