| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| felicity |
an instance or condition of great happiness; bliss. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| paucity |
smallness of number or amount; scarcity. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |