| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| baleful |
threatening harm; full of malice; ominous. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |