| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| distillation |
the process of heating a substance to produce a vapor, which is then cooled and condensed, in order to purify, concentrate, or extract components from the substance. |
| emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| peripheral |
related but not essential. |
| posterior |
located behind or toward the back of something. |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |