| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| distraught |
mentally or emotionally unbalanced; crazed. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |