| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| portal |
a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |