| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. |
| elite |
(usually used with a plural verb) the best, taken collectively. |
| falter |
to move, speak, or act in a way that is not sure or not steady; stumble. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| lapse |
a slight failure to meet some accepted standard. |
| legislation |
a law made by a body of government. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| profitable |
of a business, bringing in more money than is spent; financially successful. |
| ritual |
a set of actions always done in the same way, often because of custom or tradition. |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |