Recalcitrant
resistant; defiant of authority
Cogent
convincing; valid; forcibly appealing to the mind
Affluence
profusions; overflowing of wealth; an abundance
Astute
clever; shrewd; intellectually observant
Vindictive
revengeful; spiteful; wanting to hurt or harm
Catharsis
purification; cleansing of emotions
Insatiable
quenchless; incapable of being satisfied
Perpetual
everlasting; continuing forever
Vestige
remnant; that which is left
Clandestine
secretive; held or conducted secretly