| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| intercede |
to act as a mediator in a dispute or disagreement. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| natal |
of or concerning one's birth. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| wizened |
shriveled or dried up. |