| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| condolence |
sympathy with a grieving or suffering person. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |