conceded
v. to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or
resisting it
formidable
adj. impressive
elucidate
v. to explain
dispelled
v. to drive away
terse
adj. sparing in the use of words; abrupt
fluctuations
n. an irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation
deigned
v. to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity
acrimonious
adj. sarcastic; bitter; nasty
genially
adv. in a friendly manner
mollified
adj. soothed; calmed
stealthy
adj. behaving, done, or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner,
so as not to be seen or heard
exodus
n. a mass departure of people, especially emigrants
induced
v. to succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something
volition
n. the faculty or power of using one's will
subtlety
n. delicacy
expunge
v. to remove completely
candid
adj. open and honest
impudent
adj. disrespectful; bold; sassy