| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| mercurial |
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle. |
| pragmatic |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |