Deftly adj. skillfully, quickly
Pernicious adj. destructive, deadly
Diminutive adj. very small
Judicious adj. showing good judgment
Laudable adj. praiseworthy
Intemperance n. lack of restraint
Avarice n. greed
Scruples n. morals; uneasiness about doing something wrong
Credulous adj. too ready to believe things
Abjure v. to renounce or give up
Oblivious adj. unaware
Abhor v. hate intensely