| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |