| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| pertinacious |
tenacious in purpose, opinion, or the like; persevering. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |