Am Lit H Word List #9

falter

verb - to hesitate in purpose or action

reproach

verb - to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of ammendment

effrontery

noun - shameless boldness, insolence

qualm

noun - a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety

probity

noun - adherence to the highest principles and ideals

sublime

adj - lofty, grand, or exalted in thought, expression, or manner

guile

noun - deceitful cunning, duplicity

blanch

verb - to make ashen or pale

perturb

verb - to cause to be worried or upset

adamant

adj - unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion, unyielding