guile
n; cunning; deceitfulness
maritime
adj; connected with the sea esp. in a commercial or military activity
tinker
v;attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way, often to no useful effect
quaint
adj; attractively unusual or old-fashioned
travail
n; painful or laborious effort
deride
v; express contempt for; ridicule
sepulcher
n; a stone burial vault
auspicious
adj; giving or being a sign of future success
congenial
adj; pleasant, friendly
ensue
v; happen or occur afterward or as a result
petrify
v; to become converted into stone
scourge
v; to punish, chastise, or criticize severely
venerable
adj; worthy of reverence on account of great age, religious
associations, character, position, etc
evanescent
adj; tending to vanish like vapor
ignominy
n; disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action
contrivance
n; a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a
particular purpose
remonstrance
n; protest, objection, or disapproval
writhe
v; to twist in pain
fervor
n; great intensity of feeling or belief
lurid
adj; lighted or shining with an unnatural, fiery glow
peremptory
adj; leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal
intimation
n; a hint; suggestion
caprice
n; a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather
eminence
n; high station, rank, or repute
warily
adv; cautiously
indefeasible
adj; not to be annulled or made void; not forfeitable
unobtrusive
adj; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent
sanctity
n; holiness or saintliness
decorously
adv; marked by propriety and good taste
assent
v; to agree
palliate
v; disguise the seriousness or gravity of (an offense)
latent
adj; (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed
machination
n; a crafty, intricate, or secret plot, usually intended to achieve an evil purpose
attestation
n; proof; certification
transcendent
the search for a transcendent level of knowledge: mystical, mystic, transcendental spiritual, divine; metaphysical
absolve
v; to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility (usually followed by from)
capitulate
v; to surrender
ephemeral
adj; lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory
suffrage
n; the right to vote, especially in a political election
expiation
n; atonement; making amends for
obviate
v; to see beforehand and dispose of; making unnecessary
acquiesce
v; accept something reluctantly but without protest
abide
v; to continue in a place
discern
v; to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect;
see, recognize, or apprehend
entreat
v; to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg
admonish
v; to remind
sublime
adj; impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring
awe, veneration, etc.
blithe
adj; joyous, cheerful
renounce
v; to give up or put aside voluntarily
disposition
n; characteristic attitude, outlook, or mood
confound
v; to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or
surprise; bewilder; confuse
ubiquitous
adj; existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time;
omnipresent.
interpose
v; to come between other things; assume an intervening position or relation
tribulation
n; grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering
homage
n; special honor or respect shown publicly
parochial
adj; having a limited or narrow outlook or scope
predilection
n; a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of
something
ingratiating
v; charming; agreeable; pleasing
dissemble
v; to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of
begrudge
v; give reluctantly or resentfully
deference
n; humble submission and respect
remiss
adj; negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.
contention
n; disagreement in debate; dispute; controversy
calumny
n; a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation
of someone or something
arbitrate
v; (of an independent person or body�not a judicial court) reach an
authoritative judgment or settlement
exude
v; to project or display conspicuously or abundantly; radiate
defamation
n; false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another, as by
slander or libel
ascertain
v; to find out definitely; learn with assurance; determine
malign
adj; evil in nature or effect; malevolent
reactionary
adj; (of a person or a set of views) opposing political or social
liberalization or reform
mores
n; (plural) the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of
a community
undermine
v; to attack by indirect, secret, or underhand means; attempt to
subvert by stealth
trepidation
n; fear or anxiety
effrontery
n; shameless or impudent boldness; barefaced audacity
qualm
n; an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, esp. about one's own conduct; a misgiving
unperturbed
adj; not agitated or concerned
reprieve
n; a postponement of punishment
rescind
v; revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)
susceptible
adj; likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
induce
v; to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind
quietude
n; tranquility
unfounded
adj; without foundation; not based on fact, realistic considerations, or the like
cede
v; to yield or surrender formally
edict
n; a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority
renown
n; widespread and good reputation; fame
suppliant
n; petitioner or one making a plea
concede
v; to surrender or yield (something that one possesses)
concordance
n; agreement
derange
v; to disturb the condition, action, or function of
divest
v; to strip or deprive (someone or something), especially of property
or rights; dispossess
magnanimity
n; generosity or forgiveness, especially toward a rival or someone
less powerful than oneself
incontrovertible
adj; not open to question or dispute; indisputable
paramount
adj; above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction
plight
v; to give in pledge, as one's word, or to pledge, as one's honor
beset
v; to attack on all sides
notwithstanding
prep. in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by (preposition) in spite of the fact that; although (conjunction)
subsequent
adj; following in order
deliberate
v; to consult or confer formally
suffuse
v; gradually spread through or over
rivet
v; (usu. be riveted) direct (one's eyes or attention) intently