| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| insensible |
without normal sensations; unconscious. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| portal |
a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| satiate |
to glut or fill to excess; oversupply; surfeit. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |