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abstruse
difficult to understand; obscure.
amity
a friendly relationship
arrogant
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
averse
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
bolster
support or strengthen; prop up.
clemency
mercy; lenience.
contingent
subject to chance.
cupidity
greed for money or possessions.
desultory
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
dissolution
the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body.
emulate
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
garish
obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.
heed
pay attention to; take notice of.
impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
jeopardy
danger of loss, harm, or failure.
legacy
the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life.
malefactor
a person who commits a crime or some other wrong.
mitigate
make less severe, serious, or painful.
nurture
care for and encourage the growth or development of.
optimist
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.
pervade
(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of.
preclude
prevent from happening; make impossible.
proximity
nearness in space, time, or relationship.
recluse
a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
revere
feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
seditious
inciting or causing people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
stealth
cautious and surreptitious action or movement.
tangent
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point, but if extended does not cross it at that point or a completely different line of thought or action.
trite
(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.
vacillate
alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
wane
(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.
(especially of a condition or feeling) decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker.
affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
antiquated
old-fashioned or outdated.
assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
belie
(of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray.
candor
the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
complacent
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
converge
(of lines) tend to meet at a point.
daunted
make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.
digress
leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
dogmatic
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
expurgate
remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text or account).
fledgling
a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.
gravity
the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
extreme or alarming importance; seriousness.
hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
inadvertent
not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
infamy
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
an evil or wicked act.
intractable
hard to control or deal with.
(of a person) difficult or stubborn.
jubilant
feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
loath
reluctant; unwilling.
"I was loath to leave"
meager
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
(of a person or animal) lean; thin.
mundane
lacking interest or excitement; dull.
of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
obscure
not discovered or known about; uncertain.
paragon
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
phlegmatic
(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
quandary
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
reprove
reprimand or censure (someone).
sanction
give official permission or approval for (an action).
impose a sanction or penalty on.
slander
the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
tenacious
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere.
vapid
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
wax
cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish or protect it.
alienate
cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.
arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
benign
gentle and kindly.
(of a disease) not harmful in effect.
censure
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
composure
the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
cordial
warm and friendly.
deplore
feel or express strong disapproval of (something).
disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
elated
ecstatically happy.
erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
extraneous
irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
fulminate
express vehement protest.
explode violently or flash like lightning.
harbor
keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.
shelter or hide (a criminal or wanted person).
imminent
about to happen.
incompatible
(of two things) so opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together.
infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
irascible
having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
laconic
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
lucid
expressed clearly; easy to understand.
bright or luminous.
mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
novelty
the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
a small and inexpensive toy or ornament.
obtuse
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
penury
extreme poverty; destitution.
ponderous
slow and clumsy because of great weight.
dull, laborious, or excessively solemn.
profound
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.
rampant
(especially of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading unchecked.
reserve
a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
a force or body of troops kept back from action to reinforce or protect others, or additional to the regular forces and available in an emergency.
scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
sporadic
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
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