| befall |
to happen to. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| indisposed |
slightly and temporarily ill, as with indigestion or a cold. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| petulance |
the state or quality of being easily or unreasonably irritated, impatient, or ill tempered. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |