| ambulatory |
able to walk about. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| infectious |
able to be given to others by infection. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| sensory |
of or pertaining to hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or touching. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |