| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| 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. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |