Chihaya - April 4th

Daunting

intimidating

vowed

solemnly promise to do a specified thing

benign

gentle and kindly

sentiment

an opinion or feeling towards something

permit

consent to, give permission to

susceptible

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

warrants

justify or necessitate

scrutiny

critical observation or examination

assessment

the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something

contagious

spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact

inaction

lack of action where some is expected or appropriate

confined

restricted in area or volume; cramped

repressed

restrained, inhibited, or oppressed

frank

open, sincere, or undisguised in manner or appearance

no less than…

used ironically, the part about “no less than” actually occurs/happens

exulted

feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation

conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

superficial

existing or occurring at or on the surface

exhaustive

examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive

stymie

greatly hinder/prevent

compound

multiply/greatly enhance

disparage

criticize

outstrip

exceed

sanguine

optimistic

recalcitrant

stubborn, uncooperative

misanthropic

contemptuous (not as important, worthless)

proponent of

supporter of

supplement

in addition to

beneficiary

a person who derives advantage/benefit from something

buttress

strengthen or defend

annotate

add notes to

bastions

an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities

brandishes

wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

untrammeled

not restricted or hampered

curtailing

reduce in extent or quantity

lucrative

profitable

obstruction

a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or blockage.

contempt

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

vigor

effort, energy, and enthusiasm

jeopardizes

put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

bear the brunt

to suffer the main force or impact of a negative event or situation

amplify

increase the volume of, cause to become more marked or intense

sweltered

be uncomfortably hot

terminate

bring to an end.

monetary

relating to money or currency

exorbitant

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

convulsions

a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles

burden

a load, typically a heavy one

stifle

restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on

unbridled

uncontrolled; unconstrained

unduly

to an unwarranted degree; inordinately

concerted

jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated

deception

the action of deceiving someone

irrationally

in an illogical or unreasonable manner.

subjectively

in a way that is based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

objectively

in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

carte blanche

complete freedom to act as one wishes

leeway

the amount of freedom to move or act that is available

amnesty

an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences

adept

very skilled or proficient at something

clandestine

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

convened

come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble

devised

plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought

mettle

a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience

nimble

quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid

dubbed

give an unofficial name or nickname to

garner

gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)

prowess

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field/bravery in battle

unfurled

make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind

contending

struggle to surmount (a difficulty

sparring

exchange light blows

nurturing

care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing

reservoir

a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply

virtually

nearly

extrinsic

not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside

intrinsic

belonging naturally; essential

cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

altruistic

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

innocuous

not harmful or offensive

incursion

an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one

vigil

a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray

censure

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement

anesthetic

a substance that induces insensitivity to pain

scrawled

write (something) in a hurried, careless way

quaffed

drink (something, especially an alcoholic drink) heartily

caroused

drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way

gripe

complain about something in a persistent, irritating way

fray

unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing

condone

accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

allude

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.

elude

escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.

divulge

make known (private or sensitive information).

shun

persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution.

propitious

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable.

lustrous

having lustre; shining.

precarious

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

spasmodic

occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts.

irate

feeling or characterized by great anger.

dilapidated

in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

ravenous

extremely hungry.