| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| connive |
to join secretly in a plot; conspire. |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |