| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| mercenary |
interested only in money and material gain. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| secrete |
to produce a fluid or other substance and release it into or out of the body. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |