| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| stratify |
to assign categories or create divisions within (a society) according to a hierarchy of social or economic classes. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |