| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| adept |
having great skill or ability. |
| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |