| circuitous | indirect, roundabout |
| digression | straying from main point |
| compromise | to settle differences |
| conditional | provisional, contingent |
| assiduous | hard-working |
| conformist | follower of customs |
| anachronistic | out-of-date |
| condescending | patronizing |
| abstinence | act of refraining from |
| deleterious | harmful |
| amicable | agreeable |
| antagonist | opponent |
| congregation | crowd of people |
| aesthetic | pertaining to beauty |
| convergence | joining of parts |
| adversity | misfortune |
| abbreviate | shorten, abridge |
| censure | to criticize harshly |
| diligent | hard-working |
| adulation | high praise |
| anonymous | nameless |
| arid | extremely dry |
| benevolent | friendly, helpful |
| camaraderie | trust among friends |
| compassion | sympathy, mercy |
| clairvoyant | able to see the future |
| collaborate | to work together |
| anecdote | short account of events |
| asylum | sanctuary |
| demagogue | rabble-rousing leader |