| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| chasten |
to awaken conscience or bring about moral improvement through suffering, discipline, or punishment. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| frolicsome |
full of high spirits, gaiety, or merriment; playful. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| intolerance |
inability or unwillingness to accept the existence or validity of opinions, beliefs, customs, and practices different from one's own. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |