| bachelor |
a man who has not married. |
| chronic |
tending to a certain behavior or illness over a long time or without stopping. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| convex |
having a surface or edge that curves outward like the outside of a ball. |
| denounce |
to speak out against. |
| psychologist |
a person who is trained in and works in psychology. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| reciprocal |
involving an exchange, as of feelings, actions, or things, between two parties; mutual. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| severity |
strictness; harshness. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| theology |
the study of religion, especially the relations between God and the universe as expressed in religious doctrine, revelation, and scripture. |
| torment |
a state of great suffering of the body or mind. |
| transcribe |
to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like). |
| underlie |
to be the foundation or basis of. |