| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| carouse |
to revel in a boisterous and drunken manner. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |