Marple SAT 3

haughty

(adj.) arrogant; pompous

venerable

(adj.) respected due to age, wisdom, or character; revered; honored

laud

(v.) to praise; applaud; commend
laudable - (adj.) deserving praise and commendation

obstinate

(adj.) refusing to change; stubborn

mundane

(adj.) lacking excitement; dull boring

rancorous

(adj.) characterized by bitter, long-lasting resentment; bitter; spiteful; acrimonious; malevolent

tenacious

(adj.) tending to keep a firm hold of something; never giving up; unspeakable; strong; powerful

prudent

(adj.) acting or showing care and thought for the future; sensible; shrewd

precocious

(adj.) (of a child) having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual; gifted; quick learner

destitute

(adj.) without the basic necessities of life; poor

incendiary

(adj.) tending to stir up conflict; provocative; inflammatory

vehemently

(adv.) in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; powerfully; strongly; emotionally

indignant

(adj.) feeling/showing anger at what is perceived as unfair treatment
indignation - (n.) anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

behoove

(v.) a duty/responsibility for someone to do something; benefit be expected of; "it would be a good idea"

wrath

(n.) extreme anger; rage; fury

picayune

(adj.) pretty worthless
(n.) an insignificant person or thing