| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| elongate |
to make longer; lengthen. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |
| wan |
very pale. |