| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| bilious |
ill-tempered; irritable. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| enrapture |
to cause to be in rapture or to be ecstatically joyful. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |