apathy
a lack of interest in anything, or the absence of any wish to do something; indifference
audible
loud or clear enough to be heard
avert
to prevent something from occurring, especially something harmful
betoken
to be a sign that something exists or will happen
bibulous
tending to drink too much alcohol
bog
an area of wet marshy ground
broach
to introduce a subject for discussion, usually one that is awkward
condole
express sympathy to somebody who is experiencing grief, loss, or pain
credulity
the tendency to believe something too readily; gullibility
doughty
brave and determined; resolute
dubious
not sure about an outcome or conclusion; undecided
ere
before or earlier in time than (something else); previous to; rather than
fakir
A Hindu religious mendicant (beggar)�especially one who performs feats of magic or endurance
frivolous
lacking in intellectual substance and not worth serious consideration; silly or trivial
furtive
done in a way that is intended to escape notice; presenting a shifty appearance; secretive
fusillade
a rapid outburst in quick succession
interpose
to say something that interrupts what somebody else is saying; to intervene or interfere
malign
to have or to show a desire to cause harm or pain to others;
to criticize somebody or something in a spiteful and false or misleading way
presumptuous
inconsiderate, disrespectful, or overconfident�especially in doing something when not
entitled or qualified to do it
proffer
to hold something out to somebody so that s/he can take or grasp it;
to offer something for consideration
prosaic
lacking in imagination or spirit; straightforward
rubicund
rosy or reddish skin color or complexion; usually a sign of good health
talisman
an object believed to give magical powers to somebody who carries or wears it
visage
somebody's face or facial expression; the appearance or look of something
wont
accustomed or likely to do something; a habit or custom followed by a person or group