adjective. 1 of a building or the like incapable of being occupied or lived in; 2 of an argument or position or the like incapable of being defended; weak

verb. to coax or persuade insistently as by flattery or false promises

noun. a short tribute to a dead person; an inscription on a tomb

verb. 1 to turn away or aside; 2 to keep from happening; prevent

verb. 1 to destine or predestine; 2 order or decree (something) officially; 3 to invest with ministerial or priestly functions

verb. reach a climax or point of highest development

noun. surgery on living animals or medical research that involves cutting into animals to study their organs

adverb. having or showing a lack of interest or concern

adjective. guilty of a mistake or fault; blameworthy; responsible for action