| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| multifarious |
of or having a great variety of parts, forms, or kinds; many and varied. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| protagonist |
the leading character in a literary work. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |