Vocab

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)