| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| pilfer |
to steal, especially trifling amounts or things of small value. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |
| vagrant |
one who lacks a permanent home and wanders from place to place; nomad; tramp. |