| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| integral |
being an essential part of the whole. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |