| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| inviolate |
not broken, disturbed, or profaned; pure or intact. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |