nihilistic-the denial o/t existence of any basis for knowledge/truth; the general rejection of customary beliefs in morality, religion, etc.; belief that theres no meaning/purpose in existence
noscomephobia-the fear of hospitals
nostalgia-1. the state of being homesick: homesickness 2. a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
nui-a feeling of weariness+dissatisfaction: boredom
occlude-to close up or block off: obstruct; also: conceal
parasite-something that is dependent on something else for existence/support without making a useful or adequate return, usu. injuring its host
pariah-outcast
parturition-the action/process of giving birth to offspring
pathos-the quality in something experienced/observed which arouses feelings of pity, sorrow, sympathy or compassion
peculiar-1. different from the usual/normal: eccentric, queer
penance-an act of self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow/repentance for sin
perverse-1. turned away from whats right/good: corrupt; incorrect 2. obstinate in opposing whats right, reasonable, or accepted
pestilence-1. a contagious/infectious epidemic disease thats virulent+devastating; esp: bubonic plague
precocious-exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age
pretension-1. an allegation of doubtful value 2. a claim or an effort to establish a claim
prolix-unduly prolonged or drawn out; too long
qualm-1. a sudden attack of illness, faintness, or nausea 2. a sudden access of usu. disturbing emotion (as doubt or fear)
quean-a disreputable woman; specif: prostitute
quixotic-1. foolishly impractical esp. in the pursuit of ideals; esp: marked by rash lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action 2. capricious, unpredictable
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