| accountability |
the state or quality of being responsible for providing an explanation or justification. |
| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |