| aghast |
filled with alarm or horror; shocked. |
| asset |
something useful or valuable. |
| blemish |
to damage or spoil the perfection of. |
| chronological |
according to the order in which things happen. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| humanity |
sympathy, concern, or compassion. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| intuitive |
having or resulting from the ability to know or apprehend without using the process of logical thought or reasoning. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| premium |
the exceptional value or esteem accorded something. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| swindle |
to cheat out of money or property. |