| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| maniacal |
marked by wildness, craziness, and violence. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |