| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| aesthetic |
having to do with beauty or art, including literature, dance, music, painting, drawing, and sculpture. |
| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
| feasible |
capable of being done, carried out, or brought about; likely to succeed. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| invertebrate |
without a backbone |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| satiate |
to glut or fill to excess; oversupply; surfeit. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |