| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| conformist |
one who tends to act in accordance or compliance with established standards or norms. |
| criminality |
the condition or fact of being against the law; illegality. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |