| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| brevity |
shortness of duration. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |