| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| decorous |
proper or formal with respect to behavior, manners, appearance, or the like. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| obliterate |
to erase or make unrecognizable by erasing. |
| prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |