| advantageous |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful. |
| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |