ingratiate
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
dissemble
to hide one’s true motives or thoughts often by giving a false or misleading appearance
formidable
causing fear or discouraging because of strength
trepidation
a state of alarm or involuntary trembling
reckon
to count compute or calculate
partisan
a biased, even blind supporter of a person, group, or cause, often not willing to listen to other people’s opinions
pretense
an act that is actually pretend or false
prodigious
remarkably great in extent, size , or degree
malign
evil or harmful in nature or influence
abritrate
reach and authorities judgement or settlement
condemn
to give someone a legal sentence
bewilder
cause to be confused emotionally
ameliorate
make better.
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
avid
eager or enthusiastic
civil
polite, courteous; adhering to the norms of polite social intercourse—not rude
base
morally low, of little or no value; worthless, selfish
deference
polite respect, especially putting anther person’s interests first;
pious
devoutly religious, holy or sacred
daft
senseless, stupid, or foolish