| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| constraint |
a state of confinement or restraint. |
| culvert |
a man-made channel for drainage or the like that passes under a street or other thoroughfare. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |
| trite |
ineffective or stale because of frequent repetition; commonplace; hackneyed. |
| unobservable |
not able to be seen; not detectable. |