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Strenuous

requiring ; using great exertion

exertion

mental or physical effort

Workshy

Lazy& Disinclined to work

Disinclined

unwilling

Condemn

Express complete disapproval of

Pang of

Sudden sharp pain

Concede

Admit something is true or valid after denying it

Whims

Sudden desire of change in mind

Entrusted

Assign responsibility for doing something to

Intercede

involved on behalf of another

Dishevelled

not organized; untidy

Arduous

Requiring strenuous effort

Diligence

Careful & persistent work or effort

Protrude

extend beyond a surface

Impede

delay or prevent

Augmented

make greater in size or value

Intermittent

irregular; not showing pattern; broken

Gingerly

Carefully

Ruction

disturbance

Uncowed

showing courage

Docilely

in quiet way that is easy to influence

Wheedling

trying to persuade by saying nice things

Treacherous

disloyal

Morose

sullen;gloomy

Pervaded

filled

vanity

inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance

avid

characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic

laudable

worthy of praise

chastise

to censure severely

censure

a judgment involving condemnation

frigid

lacking warmth or ardor

daunt

to lessen the courage of

obstacle

something that impedes progress or achievement

prepubescent

of, relating to, being in, or occurring in the period of development immediately preceding puberty

precaution

care taken in advance

livid

discolored by bruising

bustle

to move briskly and often ostentatiously

dwell

to remain for a time

luster

a glow of reflected light

custodians

one that guards and protects or maintains

titter

to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner

decrepit

wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age

indulgent

overly generous, lenient, or willing to allow others (or themselves) to have or do whatever they wish, often to an excessive degree

reverie

daydream (n)

embellished

to make beautiful with ornamentation

surge

to rise and fall actively

marvel

to become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity

impasse

a predicament affording no obvious escape

lull

to cause to sleep or rest

rapture

an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion

turbulence

great commotion or agitation

faze

to disturb the composure of

squarely

in a straightforward or honest manner

smug

highly self-satisfied

disconcerted

to throw into confusion

falter

(v) to move waveringly or hesitatingly

insolent

(adj) rude or impolite : having or showing a lack of respect for other people

retort

(v) to pay or hurl back

intoxicated

(adj) emotionally excited, elated, or exhilarated (as by great joy or extreme pleasure)

ordeal

(n) a severe trial or experience

prerogative

(n) a right or privilege

exasperation

(n) the state of having or showing strong feelings of irritation or annoyance

scrutiny

(n) searching study, inquiry, or inspection

prig

(n) one who offends or irritates by observance of proprieties (as of speech or manners) in a pointed manner or to an obnoxious degree

searing

(adj) marked by extreme intensity, harshness, or emotional power

sardonic

(adj) showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something : disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking

appalling

(adj) inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust

contemplate

(v) to view or consider with continued attention

marksmen

(n) a person skilled in shooting at a mark or target

latrine

(n) receptacle (such as a pit in the earth) for use as a toilet

impervious

(adj)
1) not allowing entrance or passage ; not capable of being damaged or harmed
2)not capable of being affected or disturbed

weary

(adj) exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness

prospect

(n) the act of looking forward

utmost

(adj) of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number, or amount

relent

(v) to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity ; to cease resistance

shudder

(v) to tremble convulsively

lawn

(n) ground that is covered with grass and is kept mowed

lilting

(adj) cheerful, buoyant

caress

(v) to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness

course through

(v) to run or pass rapidly along or as if along an indicated path

flurry

(n) a brief period of commotion or excitement

muster

(v) to bring together

muddle

(v) to cause confusion in (someone or someone's mind)

flounce

(v) to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motions

ponder

(v) to think about : reflect on

rivet

(v) to attract and hold (something, such as a person's attention) completely

supple

(adj) able to bend or twist easily

vigilance

(n) a state of alertly watchful especially to avoid danger

imperturbability

(n) state of being marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness

conviction

(n) a strong persuasion or belief

adept

(adj) thoroughly proficient

tizzy

(n) a highly excited and distracted state of mind

falter

(v) to move waveringly or hesitatingly

surveillance

(n) close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)

cogitate

(v) to ponder or meditate on usually intently

aptitude

(n) general suitability

abacus

(n) an instrument for performing calculations by sliding counters along rods or in grooves

stampede

(n) a mass movement of people at a common impulse

chip in

(v) contribute

blunder

(n) a gross error or mistake resulting usually from stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness