| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| invertebrate |
without a backbone |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| parameter |
any of a set of specifications or limits, the value or variations of which determine the form or behavior of something. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| rambunctious |
wildly or uncontrollably active; difficult to control; boisterous. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| suture |
the act or process of surgically joining or sewing together the edges of a wound, incision, or the like. |