Abhor- to hate
abstain- to avoid or not do (yourself)
demean- to lower or insult
emanate- to send out (intangible feelings, smells, energy, sound)
impede- to stop or hinder (block/prevent)
rationalize- to explain or justify (excuse)
scrutinize- to look closely or examine
stipulate- to be clear or explicit
vacillate- to hesitate or choose between
yearn- to want (long for)