| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| backwater |
any place that is seen as primitive, unchanging, or stagnant. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| fervent |
having or expressing warmth, depth, or intensity of feeling. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |