| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| impassioned |
full of strong emotion. |
| implacable |
not to be pacified or diverted; unappeasable or inexorable. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |