| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |