| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| delirium |
a temporary state of mental disturbance sometimes caused by high fever, shock, or intoxication, and characterized by confusion, hallucinations, delusions, disturbed speech, and the like. |
| empower |
to give legal rights or authority to. |
| fray |
to wear or rub thin. |
| hovel |
a small, uncomfortable, dirty house or hut. |
| intimate |
very warm, friendly, or close. |
| jovial |
very cheerful, friendly, and merry; jolly. |
| laden |
filled with a great weight. |
| litigation |
the act of engaging in a lawsuit. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| omission |
the act of leaving out or the condition of being left out. |
| shrewd |
clever and careful. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |