| alacrity |
willing promptness. |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| infectious |
able to be given to others by infection. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| piety |
worshipful devotion to and veneration of God or family. |
| repast |
a meal, or the food eaten at a meal. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |