antipathy
a strong dislike, hostile feeling
applicable
capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
asset
something of value; a resource; an advantage
beset
to attack all sides; to surround, hem in; harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)
compassion
sympathy for another’s suffering; pity
decorum
proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
duress
compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
exuberant
high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
facsimile
an exact copy
imbibe
to drink; to take in, absorb
implacable
not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
infinitesimal
so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
innocuous
harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
militate
to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
patent
exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; to arrange or obtain such rights; plain, open to view; copyrighted
prowess
distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
sedate
quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer
stentorian
extremely loud
stipulate
to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
ultimatum
a final proposal or statement of conditions
alacrity
a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
alleviate
to relieve, make more bearable
antithesis
the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
appall
to fill with dismay or horror
bellicose
warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
disparage
to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
dissonant
not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
droll
amusingly odd
edict
an order issued by someone in authority
elucidate
to clarify, explain
laud
to praise
loll
to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline; droop
loquacious
talkative, wordy; fond of talking
magnanimous
generous in forgiving, above small meanness
mandatory
required, obligatory
nondescript
ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
phlegmatic
slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional
rescind
to repeal, cancel
vivacious
lively, sprightly, full of energy
whet
to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
abrasive
causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; a substance used to smooth or polish
acclimate
to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
chagrin
irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; to cause such a feeling
complacent
self-satisfied; overly content
concur
to express agreement, approve
defamation
slander or libel
explicate
to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
fracas
a noisy quarrel or brawl
grotesque
unnatural, distorted; bizarre
pandemonium
a wild uproar, din, or commotion
raucous
disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
receptive
open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
renounce
to give up or resign something
repress
to hold back; to put down or check by force
reticent
not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
savory
tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
somnolent
sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
vehement
intense, forceful, powerful
voluble
characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent
zealous
eager, earnest, devoted