Affable
(adj.) courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to
Beleaguer
(v.) to besiege by encircling (as with an army); to harass
Debar
(v.) exclude or prohibit (someone) officially from doing something
Lassitude
(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
Loquacious
(adj.) talkative, wordy; fond of talking
Milieu
(n.) the setting, surroundings, environment
Pertinacity
(n.) persistent determination; stubbornly not giving up
Sanguine
(adj.) cheerful; optimistic
Stalwart
(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position
Vouchsafe
(v.) give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner