| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| misapprehension |
a failure to understand. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |