| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |