| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| effervescence |
high spirits; excitement; liveliness. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| indiscriminate |
lacking in judgment and discernment; making no distinctions. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |