| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Aversion | A strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy |
| Insolent | Boldly rude or disrespectful. |
| Sportive | Done in sport, playful. |
| Obtrusive | As by imposing oneself or one's opinions; to stick out/ thrust forward. |
| Exonerate | To clear, as of an accusation, free from guilt or blame. |
| Epistle | A letter esp. formal. |
| Erudition | Knowledge acquired by study, research. |
| Perspicuity | Clearness or lucidity, as of a statement. |
| Rumination | To chew over and over again; to meditate, ponder. |
| Pompous | Characterized by dignity or importance. |
| Cipher | Any of the Arabic numerals or figures; A person of no influence; 0 |
| Sluice | The body of water held back or controlled by a sluice gate, an artificial canal. |
| Propound | To put forward or offer consideration, propose. |
| Obstinate | Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose. |
| Capricious | Subject to, led by or indicative of caprice (change). |
| Mortify | To humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self - respect. |
| Melancholy | A gloomy state of mind. |
| Despicable | Deserving t be despised, contemptible. |
| Ablution | A cleansing with water or other liquid, a washing of the hands. |
| Apparition | A supernatural appearance of a person or thing. |
| Disdainful | Full of or showing disdain, scornful. |
| Farinaceous | Consisting or made of flour or meal, starch. |
| Gorge | To stuff with food, to swallow. |
| Gild | To coat with gold, to brighten. |
| Gourmand | A person who is fond of good eating. |
| Disputatious | Fond of or given, to dispute; argumentative; contentious. |
| Purblind | Nearly or partially blind. |
| Dregs | The sediment o f liquids, the least valuable part of anything, a small quantity. |
| Genteel | Refined in manner, elegantly stylish. |
| Sagacious | Having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense, keen of scent. |
| Affinity | A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea. |
| Coercion | Use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance. |
| Adamantine | Utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion, to hard to cut, break, or peirce. |
| Reticence | Disposed to be silent or to speak freely. |
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