| adept |
having great skill or ability. |
| affable |
pleasant to talk to and be with; friendly; likeable. |
| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| purge |
to free or rid (usually followed by "of" or "from"). |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |