| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| decadent |
tending to indulge in sensual pleasures; hedonistic. |
| digestible |
capable of being broken down and absorbed as food. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |