| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| stasis |
the state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces; motionlessness. |
| truism |
a self-evident statement; platitude. |