| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| effervescence |
high spirits; excitement; liveliness. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| openhanded |
tending to give to others; generous. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |