| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |