| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| consequential |
coming after as an outcome or result. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| fatuous |
smugly foolish or stupid. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |