| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| progeny |
a descendant, or descendants collectively; offspring. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |