| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| bilious |
ill-tempered; irritable. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| intrepid |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| plight1 |
a state or situation, especially an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |