| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |