P&P V2

ablution

the act of washing oneself, often used for ritual or religious cleansing

duplicity

deceitfulness; double-dealing

avarice

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

affability

the quality of being friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to

deference

respectful submission or yielding to the judgment or opinion of another

vexatious

causing annoyance, frustration, or worry

diversion

something that distracts the mind or entertains

trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable

impolitic

not showing good judgment; unwise

tête-à-tête

a private conversation between two people

inured

accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant

conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

impute

to attribute (especially something undesirable) to someone

derision

contemptuous ridicule or mockery

verdure

lush green vegetation

perusal

the action of reading or examining something carefully

depravity

moral corruption or wickedness

inducement

a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something

propriety

the state of conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals

remonstrance

a forcefully reproachful protest

pecuniary

relating to or consisting of money

abhorrence

a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

profligacy

reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources

discernment

the ability to judge well; insight

obeisance

a gesture of respect, such as a bow or curtsy

chagrin

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

equivocal

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

encumbrance

a burden or impediment

reproof

an expression of blame or disapproval

conjugal

relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses

querulous

complaining in a petulant or whining manner

impunity

exemption from punishment or freedom from consequences

acquiesce

to accept something reluctantly but without protest