| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| provisional |
adopted on a temporary or tentative basis until something permanent is established; conditional. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |
| trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |