| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| vaporize |
to cause to become or diffuse as a vapor or gas; atomize; evaporate. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |