| Term | Definition |
|---|
| assuage | to ease, to relieve, to make less painful |
| optimism | having a hopeful outlook |
| malevolent | evil, wishing on evil to others |
| foray | raid or attack, to raid |
| evade | to avoid by cleverness |
| cordiality | hospitailty, friendliness |
| ascertain | to find out or discover |
| procured | obtained or acquired |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits, excessive |
| rudiments | fundamentals or basic skills |
| erratic | irregular, inconsistent |
| wrath | anger, rage, fury |
| ruthless | cruel or merciless |
| cantankerous | cranky or grouchy |
| antagonize | provoked or opposed |
| altercation | nosiy or angry dispute, argument |
| tedious | tiresome because of length, boring |
| prerogative | special right or privilege |
| persevere | endure or persist in spite of difficulty |
| discreet | showing good judgement, cautious |
| curt | rudely abrubt in manner |
| diminutive | small |
| amiable | good natured, friendly |
| irk | to annoy, irritate, vex |
| contentious | argumentative, inclined to disagree |
| ponder | to think, to consider |
| venerable | worthy of respect, deserving respect |
| privy | made a participant in something secret |
| succinct | brief, concise, without wasted words |
| uncouth | crude, unrefined, unsophisticated |
| profane | showing disrespect, especially to sacred things |
| elucidate | to make clear, to explain |
| unobtrusive | not readily noticeable, inconspicuous, |
| scrutiny | close examination, close inspection |
| acrimonious | full of bitterness, harsh, especially in language |
| expunge | to delete, erase, or block out |
| temerity | boldness, disregard for danger, recklessness |
| vengeance | the act of revenge |
| cynical | believing the worst of human nature, fault-finding, bitterly sarcastic |
| furtive | sneaky, sly, stealthy |
| stolid | unemotional, not easily excited |
| squalid | filthy from poverty or neglect |
| recluse | one who lives iin solitude, an isolated person |
| garish | gaudy, flashy, bright |
| pauper | a very poor person |
| flighty | absent-minded, ditzy, lacking stability |
| subtle | faint, difficult to detect, not obvious |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
| acquit | clear of a charge, pronounce not gulity |
| taciturn | quiet, untalkative |
| wary | cautious, watchful, onguard |
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