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abhorrent
offensive to the mind; detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive
animosity
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
brevity
the attribute of being brief, fleeting, short, or concise
immutable
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
impediment
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress; any structure that makes progress difficult
indignation
a feeling of righteous anger; your anger at an unjust situation
indolence
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
interment
the ritual of placing a corpse in a grave
lament
(noun) a cry of sorrow and grief; a song or poem as a memorial to a dead person. (verb) to regret strongly; to express grief verbally
pensive
deeply or seriously thoughtful
placid
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; not easily irritated; calm
prudent
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgement
purport
(verb) to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; purpose or intend. (noun) the intended meaning of a communication; the pervading meaning or tenor
retribution
a justly deserved penalty; the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
satiate
to fill to satisfaction; to overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
squalid
foul and run-down and repulsive; morally degraded
sublime
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; worthy of adoration or reverence; inspiring awe
uncouth
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
venerable
profoundly honored, admired, respected, and impressive by reason of age
zeal
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
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