| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |