Wordlywise book 10 lesson 1

Asperity

sharpness or harshness of manner

Bane

A person or thing that destroys or causes harm

Buffoon

A person who often makes attempts to be funny; a clown; a fool

Doleful

Mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief

Extrovert

A person whose attention is focuses on others and on what is going on around them, rather than on their own feelings

Garish

Excessively bright and flashy; tastelessly glaring

Hierarchy

A group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest

Imbue

To fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire

Penchant

A strong attraction or leaning

Rambunctious

Behaving in a wild and unruly manner

Repertoire

The list or pieces an actor, musician, etc is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group

Undermine

To weaken or ruin by degrees

Unremitting

Not stopping or slowing down; constant