| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| equinox |
either of the two times during the year when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's equator, occurring in March and September. During the equinox, day and night are both 12 hours long all over the world. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| profiteer |
a person who gains excessive profits, especially by selling scarce commodities at very high prices. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |