| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| petite |
of a girl or woman, short and slender. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |