| spectacles | eyeglasses |
| conscience | the ability to recognize right from wrong |
| vanity | extreme pride in one’Äôs ability, possessions, or appearance |
| vexed | annoyed or bothered by something |
| sagacity | using wisdom or good judgment |
| lapels | the front part of a garment (usually a coat) which is a continuation of the collar |
| diligence | constant effort used to accomplish a task |
| roundabout | not going about something in a direct manner |
| ambuscade | a trap; a surprise attack |
| guile | trickery; deceit; duplicity; lying |
| bona fide | performed in good faith; genuine; authentic |
| subtle | not blatant or obvious |
| deduce | to derive a conclusion by reasoning |
| diffident | lacking confidence in oneself; unsure |